Novel ‘converter’ heralds breakthrough in ultra-fast data processing at nanoscale

Scientists have recently invented a novel 'converter' that can harness the speed and small size of…

Insight into a hidden order seen with high field magnet

A specific uranium compound has puzzled researchers for thirty years. Although the crystal structure is simple,…

‘Y’ a protein unicorn might matter in glaucoma

A protein shaped like a 'Y' makes scientists do a double-take and may change the way…

Waterside lighting drastically disrupts wildlife in the surrounding ecosystem

Streetlights near waterways attract flying insects from the water and change the predator community living in…

Life goes on for marine ecosystems after cataclysmic mass extinction

One of the largest global mass extinctions did not fundamentally change marine ecosystems, scientists have found.

Delayed word processing could predict patients’ potential to develop Alzheimer’s disease

A delayed neurological response to processing the written word could be an indicator that a patient…

‘Selfish brain’ wins out when competing with muscle power, study finds

New research on our internal trade-off when physical and mental performance are put in direct competition…

Cool roofs have water saving benefits too

The energy and climate benefits of cool roofs have been well established: By reflecting rather than…

Experts recommend fewer lab tests for hospitalized patients

Experts have compiled published evidence and crafted an experience-based quality improvement blueprint to reduce repetitive lab…

New function in gene-regulatory protein discovered

Researchers show how the protein CBP affects the expression of genes through its interaction with the…