To determine the mass of a single proton still more accurate – a group of physicists led by Klaus Blaum and Sven Sturm of the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear…
Launched June 3 on an 18-month baseline mission, NICER will help scientists understand the nature of the densest stable form of matter located deep in the…
More sensitive tests would allow scientists to identify pathogens, diseases and specific cellular proteins even when these “biomarkers” are present at levels…
Scientists at Caltech and USC have discovered a way to speed up the slow part of the chemical reaction that ultimately helps the earth to safely lock away, or…
Supercapacitors are an aptly named type of device that can store and deliver energy faster than conventional batteries. They are in high demand for…
The CRISPR-Cas system is an immune system that is found in many bacteria. It provides protection from viruses and other molecular parasites that can invade the…
The “goal” of each sperm is fertilizing the ovum, which implies winning a fierce race through the long female reproductive tract. The competitors in this race…
The blood vessel system forms an intricate network of arteries, veins and capillaries that transports oxygen, nutrients, cells and waste products throughout…
Colds that are not linked to influenza are generally benign. Still, 2% of each generation of children have to go to hospital following a virulent infection….
Professor Richard Warburton and Argovia Professor Martino Poggio's teams in the Department of Physics and the Swiss Nanoscience Institute at the University of…
Scientists had long believed that the waters of the Central and Northeast Pacific Ocean were inhospitable to certain species of deep-sea corals, but a marine…
In a new study from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with the University of Illinois and Chicago and the…
High-performance materials improve the function and extend the application range of machines and systems, such as in light construction and high-temperature…
Personalized drug therapy, adjusting the dose, dosage intervals, and the duration of treatment to fit individual patients’ needs, are getting more and more…
Both embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells are valued for their ability to form any cell in the body.
– Autonomous robots can inspect nuclear power plants, clean up oil spills in the ocean, accompany fighter planes into combat and explore the surface of Mars.