Astronomers are engaged in a lively debate over plans to rename one of the laws of…
Month: August 2018
Otago-led research set to make smartphones even smarter
The accuracy of the global positioning system (GPS) in smartphones has been significantly improved thanks to…
Mars dust storm clears, raising hope for stalled NASA rover
One of the biggest Martian dust storms on record is clearing up after nearly three months,…
Synthetic microbiome? Genetic engineering allows different species of bacteria to communicate
What if the bacteria that live in your gut could monitor your health, report disease, and…
Breakthrough research finds hyperspectral imaging can characterize building material strengths
Professor Debra Laefer from NYU's Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), in collaboration with Professor…
Cracking the problem of mass produced molecular junctions
Nanogap electrodes, basically pairs of electrodes with a nanometer-sized gap between them, are attracting attention as…
Research finds gender-diverse boards are greener
Companies with a more balanced mix of men and women on their boards are better at…
Melting ice poses fleeting ecological advantage but sustained global threat
From collecting field samples inside the ocean's frozen ice pack to analyzing satellite images in the…
Natural gas engine can reduce smog from heavy-duty trucks
The University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT)…
Rising temperatures harm worker productivity, causing global losses
From Montreal to Mount Washington, heat records are being broken this summer in places not accustomed…