How preprocessing methods affect the conversion efficiency of biomass energy production

Research on energy production from biomass usually focuses on the amount of energy generated. But it…

New tool enables Nova Scotia lobster fishery to address impacts of climate change

Researchers use long-term survey data sets and climate models to help fishing communities plan for a…

Nanoscale manipulation of light leads to exciting new advancement

Controlling the interactions between light and matter has been a long-standing ambition for scientists seeking to…

Alexei Leonov, the first spacewalker, passes away

Alexei Leonov, the first spacewalker, passes away Click here for original story, Alexei Leonov,…

NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #869 11 October 2019 (Space Life Science Research Results)

NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #869 11 October 2019 (Space Life Science Research Results) …

U.S. regulators allow genetically modified cotton as human food source

U.S. regulators on Friday gave the green light for genetically modified cotton to be used for…

'Electroadhesive' stamp picks up and puts down microscopic structures

New technique could enable assembly of circuit boards and displays with more minute components. …

Coffee bean extracts alleviate inflammation, insulin resistance in mouse cells

Food science and human nutrition researchers are interested in the potential of inflammation-fighting compounds found in…

Opioid Rx dosages drop with state law changes

The total amount of opioids dispensed per new opioid prescription decreased by 22% in Penn Medicine…

New soft actuators could make soft robots less bulky

Engineers have developed a way to build soft robots that are compact, portable and multifunctional. The…