Solar hydrogen production by artificial leafs: Scientists analysed how a special treatment improves cheap metal oxide photoelectrodes

Metal oxides are promising candidates for cheap and stable photoelectrodes for solar water splitting, producing hydrogen…

Mimicking birdsongs

A simple device has been developed that mimics complex birdsongs. The device uses air blown through…

CLAMP’s dual duties may make it model for studies of protein function in context

An essential fruit fly protein called CLAMP may help biologists answer the key question of how…

Beetle’s best friend: Trained dogs most efficient in monitoring hermit beetle larvae

Considered at risk of extinction, hermit beetles need to be efficiently monitored. However, due to their…

Climate may quickly drive forest-eating beetles north, says study

Over the next few decades, global warming-related rises in winter temperatures could significantly extend the range…

Regenerative potential of cells in mouse retina

Cells within an injured mouse eye can be coaxed into regenerating neurons and those new neurons…

Coronary artery bypass surgery effective in patients with type 1 diabetes

Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is the best method of treating artherosclerotic coronary arteries in diabetes…

No natural medicine in once-promising compound, study of bee health finds

A parasitic infection of bumble bees, Crithidia bombi, was reduced when the bees fed on anabasine,…

‘Marrying up’ is now easier for men, improves their economic well-being, study finds

As the number of highly educated women has increased in recent decades, the chances of 'marrying…

Reducing inflammation without lowering cholesterol cuts risk of cardiovascular events

Investigators have announced results of a clinical trial culminating from 25 years of cardiovascular research work.…