Ruthenium found to have unique magnetic properties at room temperature

A new finding demonstrates that the chemical element ruthenium (Ru) is the fourth single element to…

A new guide for explorers of the submicroscopic world inside us

The new guidelines will benefit the battle against diseases such as cancer, assist in the development…

How scientists analyse cell membranes

Scientists have developed a method of visualizing an important component of the cell membrane in living…

Biosensor technologies to offer more effective approaches to disease treatment

Every cell in our bodies is shaped by its outer coating, or biomembrane, which wraps the…

Low-cost membrane cleans up light and heavy oils in a single step

Researchers have developed a low-cost membrane that effectively separates oil and water on demand -- potentially…

Bacteria and viruses ejected from the ocean

Certain types of bacteria and viruses are readily ejected into the atmosphere when waves break; others…

How do insects survive on a sugary diet?

Researchers show that bacteriocytes -- specific aphid cells that house the symbiotic bacteria -- have different…

Scientists introduce cosmochemical model for Pluto formation

Scientists integrated NASA's New Horizons discoveries with data from ESA's Rosetta mission to develop a new…

An elastic fiber filled with electrodes set to revolutionize smart clothes

EPFL scientists have found a fast and simple way to make super-elastic, multi-material, high-performance fibers. Their…

Study suggests obese children who meet milk guidelines have less risk of metabolic syndrome

Obese children who consume at least two servings of any type of cow's milk daily are…