When certain materials are cooled below a critical temperature they become superconductors, with zero electrical resistance.…
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Possible treatment for deadly weight loss
Many cancer patients are susceptible to potentially lethal weight loss. Now researchers understand better why this…
Large single-crystal graphene is possible, say scientists
The target of large, cheap and quick graphene synthesis has been achieved, report researchers in a…
New strategy to design mechano-responsive luminescent materials
Crystals made from gold complexes change color as they change structure from “chiral” to “achiral” when…
Humans imitate in unique ways: Comparing children and bonobos
A new study compared children's capacity to imitate behavior with the same capacity of humans' closest…
Violent sleep patterns, stress hormones change after a violent crime in the neighborhood
Violent crime changes youth's sleep patterns the night immediately following the crime and changes patterns of…
Dragonfly brains predict the path of their prey
New research has shown how a dragonfly's brain anticipates the movement of its prey, enabling it…
Pattern of marijuana use during adolescence may impact psychosocial outcomes in adulthood
A pattern of escalating marijuana use in adolescents is linked to higher rates of depression and…
Ingestible drug-delivery materials may help patients comply with treatment regimens
To ensure patients receive full medicinal treatments, engineers have developed a new set of hydrogel-based drug…
People living in rural households have lower risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease
Living in rural households decreases a person's risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, particularly for young…