Using sound waves for biomedical breakthroughs

Sound waves could be the future of biomedical research, diagnosing and treatment, according to a chemistry…

Stronger twist to cytotoxic amyloid fibrils

For the first time, researchers performed a structural comparison of two types of amyloid fibrils that…

Microplastics in the Baltic have not risen for 30 years

The concentration of microplastics in water and fish from the Baltic Sea has been constant for…

Smart Ring: Mobile on-body devices can be precisely and discreetly controlled using a tiny sensor

Mobile end-user devices, such as the new version of the “Apple Watch”, have a drawback: their…

Adhesives and composite materials made from Swiss tree bark

Studies show that tannins extracted from native tree bark can be used to produce adhesives and…

Disaster makes people with depression less healthy

People who exhibit even a few depressive symptoms before a major life stressor, such as a…

New approach to studying concussion urged

Understanding the puzzling and complex nature of concussion and how to treat it will take a…

Many planned roads in the tropics shouldn’t be built

We are living in the most dramatic era of road expansion in human history, but many…

Value of acknowledging adolescents’ perspectives

Across very different cultures -- Ghana and the United States -- when parents acknowledge the perspectives…

Starting at age 6, children spontaneously practice skills to prepare for the future

Deliberate practice is essential for improving a wide range of skills important for everyday life, from…