When a defect might be beneficial

Engineers have studied the structure and properties of the commonly occurring planar defects at the atomic…

Increasing frailty may lead to death

A new study indicates that frail patients in any age group are more likely to die…

New laser methods create dazzling colors on metals

Researchers describe how to use a single commercially available laser to achieve three techniques for laser…

Food allergies and multiple sclerosis: New link

Investigating the correlation between allergy and inflammatory disease activity, a team of investigators has found new…

Nanopores make portable mass spectrometer for peptides a reality

Scientists have developed nanopores that can be used to directly measure the mass of peptides. Although…

Micro-control of liver metabolism

A new discovery has shed light on small RNAs called microRNAs in the liver that regulate…

Acetaminophen significantly reduced in-hospital delirium

Patients treated with acetaminophen demonstrated a significant reduction in in-hospital delirium. Moreover, those given acetaminophen also…

Firefly-inspired surfaces improve efficiency of LED lightbulbs

A new type of light-emitting diode lightbulb could one day light homes and reduce power bills,…

Marsupial lived among Arctic dinosaurs

A research team has discovered a previously unknown species of marsupial that lived in Alaska's Arctic…

Indecision under pressure

When compressed, a material typically becomes a better conductor of heat. Not so for the unusual…