Advanced imaging of root chemicals offers new insights on plant growth

On a sunny springtime stroll through a park, it’s easy to ignore the parts of plants…

Artificial muscle fibers could serve as cell scaffolds

In two new studies, North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a series of…

Philly will have more heat waves, and the Delaware projected to rise more than a foot over the next 25 years

The Delaware River could rise well more than a foot by midcentury, and temperatures could heat…

New process simulates rapid decomposition of drugs to facilitate stability testing

Before their approval, pharmaceuticals not only have to be tested for their effectiveness and safety, but…

Breed, age and puppyhood socialization linked to canine personality

The dog, man’s best friend, is a popular pet. There are hundreds of different dog breeds,…

Developing sustainable textiles as alternatives to fossil-based fibers

Today’s outdoor clothing mainly relies on oil-based fibers and chemicals that are harmful for the environment.…

Evolution characteristics of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation and its thermodynamic and dynamic effects

Recently, the journal Science China Earth Sciences published a study led by Dr. Wang Huan (Sichuan…

Researchers develop 'noise-canceling' qubits to minimize errors in quantum computers

Despite their immense promise to solve new kinds of problems, today’s quantum computers are inherently prone…

Re-appraisal of a piece of portable art of Gipuzkoa

A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) makes a new technological appraisal of…

Scientists improve thermoelectric performance of n-type transition metal selenide through nanoinclusions

A research team led by Prof. Qin Xiaoying from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of…