The physics of extracting gas from shale formations
Scientists have distilled the current state of knowledge regarding the multi-scale flow processes occurring during shale gas extraction. This know-how is deemed essential for...
New approach to assess sustainability of reef fish
A new study helping to improve how sustainability is measured for popular reef fish could help better assess the eco-friendly seafood options at the...
Brilliant iron molecule could provide cheaper solar energy
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in creating an iron molecule that can function both as a photocatalyst to produce fuel and in...
Altered microbiome after caesarean section impacts baby’s immune system
Scientists have observed that, during a natural vaginal birth, specific bacteria from the mother's gut are passed on to the baby and stimulate the...
The future of fighting cancer: Zapping tumors in less than a second
New accelerator-based technology aims to reduce the side effects of cancer radiation therapy by shrinking its duration from minutes to under a second. Built...
Great strides for carbon capture using earth-abundant elements as photocatalytic system
Researchers at Tokyo Tech have designed a CO2 reduction method based only on commonly occurring elements. Achieving a 57 percent overall quantum yield of...
Immune checkpoints could be key to treating autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis
The PD-1 immune checkpoint is essential for self-recognition by the immune system, with disruption of the pathway associated with several autoimmune disorders. However, the...
In vitro cell culture findings could lead to novel interventions for Schizophrenia
A recent study has shown how using cultured cells from patients with psychotic disorders to investigate abnormalities in nerve connections in the brain could...
Falls are more likely when you’ve had a bad night sleep
Disturbances during sleep decreases capability to control posture and balance according to researchers.
Searching an artificial bee colony for real-world results
The artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm is widely applied in many fields, but it suffers from slow convergence, so its solutions perform well in...
