Nano-imaging of intersubband transitions in few-layer 2-D materials

A study reports on the first observation of intersubband transitions in 2-D materials via scattering scanning…

This bright blue dye is found in fabric: Could it also power batteries?

Methylene blue is a common ingredient in wastewater from textile mills. But scientists think it may…

Heart-brain connection could be predictive biomarker for epilepsy

Heartbeat irregularities connected to brain activity abnormalities may lead to the ability to predict eventual epileptic…

More accurate measure of body fat developed

Researchers have developed a simpler and more accurate method of estimating body fat than the widely…

Geologists uncover new clues about largest mass extinction ever

A new study could help explain the driving force behind the largest mass extinction in the…

Massive effort yields image-based cell sorting technology

Invented over 50 years ago, flow cytometry-based cell sorting has become a widely used tool in…

Testing the reproducibility of social science research

A team co-led by Gideon Nave of Penn's Wharton School replicated 21 high-profile social science studies…

From farm to fridge: Milk carton ‘sell-by’ dates may become more precise

The 'sell-by' and 'best-by' dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate. Food…

Serendipitous discovery may lead to eco-friendly lubricant

Seed oil components of an ornamental flower could provide a direct pathway for designing a new…

Wildfire risk doesn’t douse housing demand

Demand for real estate rebounds in high-risk areas within one to two years of a wildfire,…