Getting the world to listen: Improving the impact of research through storytelling

Scientists and researchers often find it challenging to get people interested in their work. It is…

First direct measurements of high energy electrons in space

The CALET Cosmic Ray experiment has successfully carried out the high-precision measurement of cosmic-ray electron spectrum…

In pursuit of a universal flu vaccine

Developing a universal flu vaccine that would protect against all seasonal and pandemic strains of the…

Electron microscopy uncovers unexpected connections in fruit fly brain

Scientists have used a powerful microscopy technique to discover new connections in the memory and learning…

Dendritic fibrous nanosilica: All-in-one nanomaterial for energy, environment and health

Dendritic fibrous nanosilica (DFNS), also known as KCC-1, has a unique fibrous morphology and a high…

Nano-sized gold particles have been shaped to behave as clones in biomedicine

A special laser system is able to induce billions of gold nanoparticles to behave as one.…

Crystals in a pink X-ray beam

A newly developed experimental set-up allows the structure determination of biomolecules such as proteins with far…

Obesity increases incidence, severity, costs of knee dislocations

The obesity epidemic is resulting in a higher risk of knee dislocations as well as serious…

Return of the comet: 96P spotted by ESA, NASA satellites

Sun-gazing missions SOHO and STEREO watched the return of comet 96P/Machholz when it entered their fields…

What do piranhas and goldfish have in common?

Researchers including some of the biggest names in ichthyology from universities and museums across the US…