Glucose is the primary source of energy and substrate for cells, and its uptake through the…
ACE Objectives, Current Status and the 2017 Decadal Survey
Abstract: In this talk we present an overview of the Aerosol-Cloud-Ecosystems (ACE) preformulation studies, a tier-2…
Sticklebacks infected with parasites influence behavior of healthy fish
Parasites passed on via the food chain often influence the behaviour of their host to their…
Chile wants to start taxing companies like Uber and Netflix
Chile wants to start taxing digital giants like Uber, Spotify and Netflix to level the playing…
Discovery of a new vehicle peptide opens up a drug delivery route
In the field of anticancer therapeutics, cationic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have gained prominence because of their…
NASA’s Earth Observing Data and Information System – Near-Term Challenges
Abstract: NASA's Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) has been a central component of…
Printing microelectrode array sensors on gummi candy
Microelectrodes can be used for direct measurement of electrical signals in the brain or heart. These…
Artificial vision enables solar field calibration overnight
Researchers have developed a prototype for calibrating an entire solar field in a single night, shaving…
NASA’s EOSDIS Near Term Challenges
Abstract: Given the long-term requirements, and the rapid pace of information technology and changing expectations of…
What causes the sound of a dripping tap—and how do you stop it?
Scientists have solved the riddle behind one of the most recognisable, and annoying, household sounds: the…