Getting the most out of atmospheric data analysis
An international team has used a new approach to analyze an atmospheric data set spanning 18 years for the investigation of new-particle formation. They...
Testing cells for cancer drug resistance
Biophysicists have demonstrated that Raman microscopy can be used to detect the resistance of tumor cells to cancer drugs. Unlike conventional approaches, this method...
Sex, drugs and estradiol: Why cannabis affects women differently
Sex differences in cannabis use are beginning to be explained with the aid of brain studies in animals and humans.
Climate change impact in Mediterranean region
As the Mediterranean Basin is experiencing the impact of climate change more than ever, an international network of scientists has worked together to synthesize...
Earth’s dust cloud satellites confirmed
Astronomers and physicists may have confirmed two elusive clouds of dust, in semi-stable points just 400,000 kilometers from Earth. The clouds, first reported by...
New composite material that can cool itself down under extreme temperatures
A cutting-edge material, inspired by nature, that can regulate its own temperature and could equally be used to treat burns and help space capsules withstand atmospheric...
Five out of five? Study reveals psychological influences in online reviews
A new study reveals how psychological factors affect the ratings people provide and how they describe their experiences when posting online reviews. Researchers found...
Highly efficient wet-processed solar cells with molecules in the same orientation
Researchers document a new method for controlling the orientation of conducting molecules in organic solar cells that results in the enhanced light adsorption and...
Easier treatment for blinding eye disease shows promise in clinical trial
A new study shows that an implantable delivery system for a widely used medication to treat a blinding eye disease has enabled some patients...
Bioactive novel compounds from endangered tropical plant species
Biologists have isolated 17 secondary metabolites, including three novel compounds from the valuable endangered tropical plant species Alangium longiflorum. A newly isolated compound, 8-hydroxytubulosine,...