Retina-inspired carbon nitride-based photonic synapses for selective detection of UV light

Researchers at Seoul National University and Inha University in South Korea have developed photo-sensitive artificial nerves…

New algorithm helps uncover forgotten figures beneath Da Vinci painting

Imperial and National Gallery researchers have used a new algorithm to help visualise hidden drawings beneath…

Research: Hyper-realistic masks are extremely hard to spot

It’s easy to spot someone wearing a mask, right? Well, new research suggests that it can…

New quasi-particle discovered: Introducing the Pi-ton

In physics, there are very different types of particles: Elementary particles are the fundamental building blocks…

Fast screening for potential new catalysts

A new concept makes it possible to identify the most promising among an abundance of possible…

New thalattosaur species discovered in Southeast Alaska

Scientists have identified a new species of thalattosaur, a marine reptile that lived more than 200…

Children's mental health is effected by sleep duration

Depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior and poor cognitive performance in children is effected by the amount of…

First childhood flu helps explain why virus hits some people harder than others

Why are some people better able to fight off the flu than others? Part of the…

Green infrastructure provides benefits that residents are willing to work for, study shows

Urban areas face increasing problems with stormwater management. Green infrastructure, including features such as rain barrels,…

Deep ocean oxygen levels may be more susceptible to climate change than expected

Much more oxygen than previously thought is transported deep into the ocean interior through a ‘trap…