Researcher finds a mathematical pattern in human conflict using data science

A Columbian College of Arts and Sciences professor used computational modeling to prove that human conflicts…

New species of flies found in Lochaber forest

An expert identified the tiny gnats from tens of thousands of creatures caught in an insect…

How electric fields affect a molecular twist within light-sensitive proteins

A team of scientists has gained insight into how electric fields affect the way energy from…

Environmentally friendly textile material is easy and cheap to manufacture

When doctoral student Mostafa Jabbari began his research project, the aim was to improve the properties…

Hybrid microscope could bring digital biopsy to the clinic

By adding infrared capability to the ubiquitous, standard optical microscope, researchers hope to bring cancer diagnosis…

Reconnecting with nature key for the health of people and the planet

Researchers are the first to investigate — within a single study — the contribution of both…

Inquiry-based labs give physics students experimental edge

New research shows that traditional physics labs, which strive to reinforce the concepts students learn in…

New nanosensor detects cancer biomarkers in drop of blood

Looking for cancer biomarkers in blood is a promising method for detecting metastatic cancer. It is…

Harnessing the sun to bring fresh water to remote or disaster-struck communities

Researchers have developed a revolutionary desalination process that has the potential to be operated in mobile,…

Simple single-step N-terminal modification of proteins

Proteins are widely used in medicine, biology and chemistry. Enhancing their inherent properties by adding functional…