Nobel Prize chemistry in a more sustainable version

This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to the discoverers of click chemistry — an…

Faster and more efficient computer chips thanks to germanium

Our current chip technology is largely based on silicon — even though different materials such as…

Accelerating the development of effective psychological interventions

The ever-growing burden of mental illness poses an increasing challenge for society, and the development of…

Researchers identify a molecular mechanism associated with juvenile Parkinson's

Parkinson’s disease affects 3% of population over 65 years old, and the average age of onset…

Scientists reveal an unexpected gene in transparent worms

Scientists reveal the homolog of a well-known human protein, Nucleolin, in the tiny, transparent roundworm, C.…

Scientists get clearer picture of developing teen brain

Neuroscientists described compelling new evidence of a critical neuroplasticity period in the frontal brain region during…

Protected from a form of cell death, women are more resilient to kidney disease

In the battle of the sexes, women beat men in their ability to recover from kidney…

New quantum phase discovered for developing hybrid materials

Scientists have discovered that, in the crystalline solid Ba1-xSrxAl2O4, a highly disordered atomic arrangement is formed…

Hormone discovery could predict long term health of men

Researchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, that develops in men during puberty, in…

New blue quantum dot technology could lead to more energy-efficient displays

Quantum dots are nanoscale crystals capable of emitting light of different colors. Display devices based on…