Face-to-face workshops increase household preparedness for disaster

Face-to-face workshops based on the psychology of behavior change and disaster preparedness can be used to…

How to ice-proof the next generation of aircraft

To prevent ice formation on aircraft during flight, current systems utilize the heat generated by burning…

Traffic jam in the cell: How are proteins assigned to specific transporters?

Special carriers ensure that proteins are transported to where they are needed in the cell. By…

Novel role of water in production of renewable fuels

Engineers have discovered a novel approach for the water-assisted upgrading of the renewable chemical, furfural, doubling…

How immune cells help tumors escape body’s defenses

New findings reveal how immune cells turn off killer T cells, pointing to new drug targets…

Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol use

New research in nonhuman primates shows that heavy use of alcohol can actually slow the rate…

‘Featherweight oxygen’ discovery opens window on nuclear symmetry

Researchers have discovered and characterized a new form of oxygen dubbed 'featherweight oxygen' -- the lightest-ever…

Polythene films strong as aluminum could be used for windows, screens and phones

Researchers have devised a processing technique that can create transparent polythene film that can be stronger…

Sleepovers reduce stress in shelter dogs

Foster care provides valuable information about dog behavior that can help homeless dogs living in shelters…

Air pollution caused by corn production increases mortality rate in US

A new study establishes that environmental damage caused by corn production results in 4,300 premature deaths…