Turning (more) fat and sewage into natural gas

Researchers have developed what is, to date, the most efficient means of converting sewage sludge and…

Chitin-binding proteins override host plant's resistance to fungal infection

A recent article studies chitin-binding proteins from a soilborne fungus (Verticillium nonalfalfae) that causes vascular wilt…

New artificial intelligence system automatically evolves to evade internet censorship

Researchers developed a tool called Geneva (short for Genetic Evasion), which automatically learns to circumvent censorship.…

Study teases out factors associated with postpartum overdose

A new study uncovers several risk factors associated with postpartum opioid overdose. Click here…

NASA OIG: 2019 Report on NASA's Top Management and Performance Challenges

NASA OIG: 2019 Report on NASA’s Top Management and Performance Challenges Click here for…

No such thing as a low-risk surgery for frail patients

Even a minor surgery such as a laparoscopic gallbladder removal can prove to be a high-risk…

Theoretical tubulanes inspire ultrahard polymers

Engineers print 3D blocks based on theoretical tubulanes and find they’re nearly as hard as diamond. …

Asteroids 2019 VB5 and VF5 flew past Earth within 1 lunar distance

Two newly discovered Apollo-class asteroids designated 2019 VB5 and VF5 flew past Earth within 1 lunar…

The smell of old books could help preserve them

Old books give off a complex mélange of odors, ranging from pleasant (almonds, caramel and chocolate)…

Perovskite solar cells: Possible aspects of high efficiency uncovered

A team has demonstrated that hybrid halide perovskites crystallize without an inversion center. Interactions between the…