Radioactive material detected remotely using laser-induced electron avalanche breakdown

Physicists have developed a powerful new method to detect radioactive material. By using an infrared laser…

Chemicals induce dipoles to damp plasmons

A new study discovers a mechanism by which molecules affect the plasmonic response of gold nanorods.…

Citizen science programs provide valuable data on intermittent rivers in southwestern US

An OU-led project is showing how citizen science programs provide valuable data on rivers in southwestern…

Scientists argue for more comprehensive studies of Cascade volcanoes

Scientists argue for more 'synthesis' research looking at the big picture of volcanology to complement myriad…

Hears the pitch: Team invents a new mode of photoacoustic imaging

Physicists developed a new mode of photoacoustic imaging called F-mode. This new mode selectively enhances photoacoustic…

Potential new therapy for liver diseases

Drug therapy may effectively treat a potentially life-threatening condition associated with cirrhosis and other chronic liver…

Mailing colorectal cancer screening kit found effective, regardless of financial incentive

Roughly a quarter of patients overdue for colorectal cancer screening mailed completed kits back within two…

A protein’s surprising role offers clues to limit graft-vs.-host disease

In a surprising finding, researchers showed the protein NLRP6 aggravated the difficult symptoms of gastrointestinal graft-vs.-host…

Generic weight-loss drug may be safe and effective for long-term treatment

An inexpensive weight-loss drug approved 60 years ago for only short-term use also may be safe…

Climate change affecting fish in Ontario lakes

Researchers have found warmer average water temperatures in Ontario lakes over the past decade have forced…