Acoustic energy harnessed to soften shear-thickening fluids

Researchers are using ultrasonic waves to manipulate the viscosity of shear-thickening materials, turning solids to slush…

How nitrogen-fixing bacteria sense iron

How nitrogen-fixing bacteria sense iron Click here for original story, How nitrogen-fixing bacteria sense…

Research reveals the crucial role of recycling in the evolution of life in our universe

Research reveals the crucial role of recycling in the evolution of life in our universe …

Researchers see need for action on forest fire risk

How do humans affect forest fires? An international team of researchers has now shown for a…

Statistical inference to mimic the operating manner of highly-experienced crystallographer

A research team has developed a novel data analysis method for prior evaluation of single crystal…

Novel mechanism of electron scattering in graphene-like 2D materials

Suggesting an unconventional way to manipulate the properties of 2D materials in the presence of a…

Novel anti-cancer nanomedicine for efficient chemotherapy

Researchers have developed a new anti-cancer nanomedicine for targeted cancer chemotherapy. This new nano-tool provides a…

Not the hairstyle, but the content: Hair indicates whether wild animals were 'stressed'

Scientists have now demonstrated that the ‘stress’ hormone cortisol is deposited in hair of wild mongooses…

Stroke patients relearning how to walk with peculiar shoe

Clinical trials have been completed on a therapeutic shoe engineered to improve stroke recovery. They’ve proven…

Scientists identify previously unknown 'hybrid zone' between hummingbird species

We usually think of a species as being reproductively isolated — that is, not mating with…