Forensics puzzle cracked via fluid mechanical principles

A real-life forensic puzzle inspired researchers to explore the physics involved, and in Physics of Fluids,…

2D nanomaterial MXene: The perfect lubricant

In extreme heat or in the vacuum of space: a novel nanomaterial delivers top performance in…

Differing immune responses discovered in asymptomatic cases vs those with severe COVID-19

Using data from the Human Cell Atlas, researchers have identified the differences in immune cells’ response…

SARS-CoV-2: British variant is 45 percent more contagious than the original virus, study finds

Researchers compared the R (basic reproduction number) of the original SARS-CoV-2 virus with the R of…

Chickens and pigs with integrated genetic scissors

Genetically engineered animals provide important insights into the molecular basis of health and disease. Research has…

Is social media use a potentially addictive behavior? Maybe not

Frequent use of social media may not amount to the same as addiction, according to new…

Fearsome tyrannosaurs were social animals

The fearsome tyrannosaur dinosaurs may not have been solitary predators as popularly envisioned, but social carnivores…

Teledyne e2v wins contract to develop detector for next generation wind profiler

Teledyne e2v wins contract to develop detector for next generation wind profiler Click here…

Cool and COVID-safe: How radiant cooling could keep our cities comfortable and healthy

A novel system of chilled panels that can replace air conditioning can also help reduce the…

Little Foot fossil shows early human ancestor clung closely to trees

The fossil provides the oldest, most intact example of the shoulder of a human ancestor ever…