Chemically tailored graphene

Graphene is considered as one of the most promising new materials. However, the systematic insertion of…

Scottish badgers highlight the complexity of species responses to environmental change

In a new study researchers have found that although warmer weather should benefit badger populations, the…

Elementary school: Early English language lessons less effective than expected

Seven years later, children who start learning English in the first grade achieve poorer results in…

When electric vehicles crash, what happens to the battery?

Safety, range and costs: these are the three big premises of electromobility. Safety definitely comes first.…

Consumers are willing to pay $4,900 extra for a car that drives itself

The average consumer would be willing to pay $4,900 more for a car that had self-driving…

New cell separator with humble beginnings could revolutionize medical advances in cancer and Alzheimer’s research

A new cell separator that began life as a tinfoil and epoxy glue prototype built with…

Drivers are slower to respond to emergencies in semi-automated cars

Drivers respond to emergencies more slowly and severely in semi-automated cars, according to a new study.…

What silver fir aDNA can tell us about Neolithic forests

A new technique makes it possible to cost-effectively analyse genetic material from fossil plant and animal…

Parents’ motivation influences students’ academic outcomes

Whether parental help has positive or negative effects on students’ academic outcomes depends on the motivation…

Bird feathers inspire researchers to produce vibrant new colors

A team mimics the rich color of bird plumage and demonstrates new ways to control how…