Major challenge in mass production of low-cost solar cells solved

A team has solved a major fabrication challenge for perovskite cells -- the intriguing potential challengers…

‘Flamingo:’ High-powered microscopy coming to a scientist near you

Scientists have developed a portable, shareable light sheet microscope. The project can be mailed to a…

Mindful movement may help lower stress, anxiety

Taking a walk may be a good opportunity to mentally review your to-do list, but using…

One year of school comes with an IQ bump, meta-analysis shows

A year of schooling leaves students with new knowledge, and it also equates with a small…

DNA enzyme shuffles cell membranes a thousand times faster than its natural counterpart

A new synthetic enzyme, crafted from DNA rather than protein, flips lipid molecules within the cell…

New World Atlas of Desertification shows unprecedented pressure on planet’s resources

The World Desertification Atlas by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre provides the first comprehensive, evidence-based…

Changes in stress after meditation

or a thousand years, people have reported feeling better by meditating but there are few systematic…

Cells stop dividing when this gene kicks into high gear

Scientists seeking to unlock secrets of cellular aging have identified a gene that triggers senescence, a…

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Brain metals that may drive disease progression revealed

Alzheimer's disease could be better treated, thanks to a breakthrough discovery of the properties of the…

Scientists print sensors on gummi candy

Microelectrodes can be used for direct measurement of electrical signals in the brain or heart. These…