Skin cells ‘crawl’ together to heal wounds treated with unique hydrogel layer

Scientist have demonstrated for the first time that their peptide-hydrogel biomaterial prompts skin cells to 'crawl'…

Quake-detection app captured nearly 400 temblors worldwide

A crowdsourced earthquake network using Android phones and the MyShake app has since February 2016 detected…

Fighting world hunger: Researchers use nuclear methods to study pest-resistance in corn

Researchers using advanced nuclear methods, have determined the mechanisms corn plants use to combat the western…

People can control a robotic arm with only their minds

Researchers have made a major breakthrough that allows people to control a robotic arm using only…

Greater readiness repels cyber threats to manufacturers

Tailored solutions have been developed to bring improved cyber security and disruption-free operations to manufacturers. The…

Nuclear Surfing: Protons have been observed ‘catching a wave’ on the surface of an atomic nucleus

For surfers, it’s not enough just to wait for the right wave: they still have to…

Two-pronged attack on infectious diseases

A combination of two potential drugs gives hope of a 'super blockage' of an over-active immune…

Predicting suitable habitats for the Siberian flying squirrel in different felling scenarios

In support of forest-related decision-making, methods are needed which enable the assessment of potential impacts of…

Social choices: Follow one’s nose or one’s eyes? It’s a matter of age

Psychologists and neuroscientists have thoroughly investigated olfactory behaviours in newborns and adults, but relatively little is…

Gene transfer on the fungal highway

Soil bacteria use the extensively branched, thread-like structures of fungi to move around and access new…