Five years ago, the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then, scientists have continued to study the effects of the largest…
Henize 2-10 is a small irregular galaxy that is not too far away in astronomical terms — 30 million light-years. “This is a dwarf starburst galaxy — a small…
“The loss of biodiversity is threatening ecosystem productivity and services worldwide, spurring efforts to quantify its effects on the functioning of natural…
“Plants cope with phosphorus scarcity in a similar way above-ground by making phosphorus-efficient leaves,” Turner said. “But below-ground they're using many…
Release: 20-Apr-2015 New signaling pathway discovered in HER2-positive breast cancer, and 2 powerful drug targets
“Iron fluoride has the potential to triple the amount of energy a conventional lithium-ion battery can store,” says Song Jin, a UW-Madison professor of…
At present computer simulations can predict the occurrence of an El Niño event at best three seasons in advance. Climate modeling centers worldwide generate…
In order to make statements about current and future air pollution, scientists use models which simulate the Earth’s atmosphere. A lot of information such as…
In our information society, information about risks such as Ebola and measles can spread like wildfire – be it through traditional and social media or through…
Nerve cells follow a functional design: They receive input signals over more or less ramified cell branches (dendrites), which they forward to other nerve…
If a water repellent substrate is immersed in water containing dissolved gas, tiny bubbles can form on the immersed body. These so called surface nanobubbles…
The order covers the complete turnkey power supply solution, from high-voltage infeed to primary low-voltage distribution. For this purpose, Siemens will…
That last use is a target market for Alfalight, a University of Wisconsin-Madison spinoff that set out in 1999 to use patented technology to make lasers for…
Cool roofs can help keep buildings cool, thus lowering the building’s energy use, while also mitigating the urban heat island effect by reflecting sunlight…
The enzyme AMPK initiates a dizzying array of cellular activities, from breaking down worn-out cellular parts to turning on energy production. How does a…
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