The human brain contains roughly 100 billion neurons. Information among them is transmitted via a complex…
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Pre-clinical study suggests path toward non-addictive painkillers
A pre-clinical study reports that the use of the positive allosteric modulator GAT211 enhances the effect…
Technique offers advance in testing micro-scale compressive strength of cement
Researchers have, for the first time, used a 'micropillar compression' technique to characterize the micro-scale strength…
Among ‘green’ energy, hydropower is the most dangerous
Many governments are promoting a move away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources. However, in…
Marine species threatened by deep-sea mining
Underwater mining poses a great danger to animals inhabiting the seafloors. A new research study describes…
Now we know why babies shouldn’t sleep face down
A developmental abnormality in babies -- especially in premature babies and in boys -- has for…
Role of gut microbiome in posttraumatic stress disorder: More than a gut feeling
The bacteria in your gut could hold clues to whether or not you will develop posttraumatic…
Highly stable perovskite solar cells developed
Researchers have developed highly stable perovskite solar cells (PSCs), using edged-selectively fluorine (F) functionalized graphene nano-platelets…
Living close to green spaces is associated with better attention in children
How do green spaces affect cognitive development in children? A new study concludes that children with…
Novel catalyst for rechargeable metal-air batteries
Scientists have introduced a novel catalyst to accelerate the commercialization of metal-air batteries. The new catalyst…