Nickel is crucial for Earth’s magnetic field

Earth's hot core, consisting mainly of iron, is responsible for the 'dynamo effect,' which creates a…

New material resembling a metal nanosponge could reduce computer energy consumption

A nanoporous material has been developed based on a copper and nickel alloy, with a structure…

Decision-making rules least susceptible to manipulation, according to science

Computer modelling has been used to demonstrate the varying manipulability of decision-making procedures and to identify…

Laser-cooled ions contribute to better understanding of friction

A model system has been presented by researchers that allows the investigation of atomic-scale friction effects…

Shedding light on Galaxies’ rotation secrets

Spiral galaxies are found to be strongly rotating, with an angular momentum higher by a factor…

Testing a soft artificial heart

A silicone heart has been developed that beats almost like a human heart. Researchers have now…

50-year-old flu virus model revamped, revealing pandemic prediction possibilities

The scientific textbook depiction of the flu virus is about to get a facelift, due to…

Researchers overcome suppression of immune response against bacterial pathogens

Researchers were able to positively influence the immune response in severe viral and bacterial co-infection. Using…

On the way to a biological alternative

A bacterial enzyme enables reactions opens up alternatives to key industrial chemical processes, explain scientists in…

New data network for Huntington’s disease research

The first data network for research into Huntington's disease has been created by an international team,…