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Process Engineering

Aluminum Nitride Coatings: Advancements in Thermal Spray Technology

For such applications fabrication of thick AlN coating by thermal spray into the chosen material surface considered to be suitable solution. However, it is…

Studies and Analyses

'Forest killer' plant study explores rapid environmental change factors

It's called mile-a-minute weed or “forest killer.” Mikania micrantha is an exotic, invasive species that spreads quickly, covering crops, smothering trees and…

Life & Chemistry

Research identifies protein that regulates key 'fate' decision in cortical progenitor cells

Cold Spring Harbor, NY – Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have solved an important piece of one of neuroscience's outstanding puzzles: how…

Life & Chemistry

Corn Innovation: Enzyme Therapeutics for Rare Diseases

SFU biologist Allison Kermode and her team have been carrying out multidisciplinary research toward developing enzyme therapeutics for lysosomal storage…

Communications Media

Researchers examine how characteristics of automated voice systems affect users' experience

The personality and gender of the automated voices you hear when calling your credit card company or receiving directions from your GPS navigational system may…

Life & Chemistry

Key Immune Cell Linked to Lung Cancer Susceptibility

Now, new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests a key immune cell may play a role in lung cancer susceptibility. Working in…

Life & Chemistry

Researchers Report Novel Approach for Single Molecule Electronic DNA Sequencing

Up to now, the major roadblock has been the cost and speed of obtaining highly accurate DNA sequences. While numerous advances have been made in the last 10…

Earth Sciences

Satellite Images Reveal Tropical Storm Nadine and New Lows

On Sept. 21 at 7:45 a.m. EDT, NOAA's GOES-13 satellite captured an image of Tropical Storm Nadine in the eastern Atlantic, and a developing low in the central…

Life & Chemistry

First-Ever Imaging of Cells on Spherical Surfaces Revealed

Shengyuan Yang, Florida Institute of Technology assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, with graduate student Sang Joo Lee, has published…

Earth Sciences

NASA Satellite Captures Formation of Tropical Storm Jelawat

NASA's Terra satellite passed over Tropical Depression 18W before it strengthened into Tropical Storm Jelawat late in the day on Sept. 20, in the Philippine…

Health & Medicine

Ovarian Cancer Symptom Survey: Spot Warning Signs Early

A simple three-question paper-and-pencil survey, given to women in the doctor's office in less than two minutes, can effectively identify those who are…

Life & Chemistry

Naked Mole-Rats Offer Insights Into Pain Relief Solutions

The study was published online this week on PLOS ONE.In the tightly crowded burrows of the African naked mole-rats' world, carbon dioxide builds up to levels…

Health & Medicine

Interleukin-6: The Immune Molecule Influencing Weight

Interleukin-6 is a chemical messenger in our immune system that plays an important role in fighting off infection. However, recent research has, surprisingly,…

Earth Sciences

Stratosphere’s Influence on Deep Sea Climate Revealed

A University of Utah study suggests something amazing: Periodic changes in winds 15 to 30 miles high in the stratosphere influence the seas by striking a…

Life & Chemistry

Mayo Researchers Unveil Genome Editing Toolkit for Zebrafish

For many researchers, zebrafish are becoming the model of choice for genetic studies. However, the inability to efficiently target genetic modifications has…

Studies and Analyses

UN, other experts warn of 'water bankruptcy' for many regions after reviewing 200 major global projects

A study of almost 200 major international water-related projects over the past 20 years has identified a suite of existing and emerging challenges and how…

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