Heterogeneous catalyst goes enzymatic

Researchers demonstrated enzyme-like heterogeneous catalysis for the first time. They developed a highly active heterogeneous TiO2…

Neonics hinder bees’ ability to fend off deadly mites

A new study is the first to uncover the impact of neonicotinoid pesticides on honey bees'…

Debate on daylight saving time and school start time

A switch to permanent daylight saving time will undo any positive effects on sleep of delaying…

Geomagnetic jerks finally reproduced and explained

The Earth's magnetic field experiences unpredictable, rapid, and intense anomalies that are known as geomagnetic jerks.…

From coal to gas: How the shift can help stabilize climate change

A transition from coal-based energy to cleaner-burning gas has long been viewed as a staple of…

Droplet trains reveal how nature navigates blood traffic

Scientists report that they discovered spontaneous oscillations in microfluidic droplet networks. The scientists have successfully modeled…

New technique produces longer-lasting lithium batteries

Researchers have developed a new method for safely prolonging battery life by inserting a nano-coating of…

How humans reduce uncertainty in social situations

A new perspective paper establishes a framework to apply rigorous mathematical models of uncertainty originally developed…

Neuroscientists reverse some behavioral symptoms of Williams syndrome

In a study of mice, neuroscientists have found that impaired myelination underlies the hypersociability seen in…

Advance in CAR T-cell therapy eliminates severe side effects

An advance in the cancer treatment known as CAR T-cell therapy appears to eliminate its severe…