Conducting change: Why copper is key to a renewable future

Copper was discovered in the Neolithic Age about 9,000 years ago. It was the first metal…

New imaging method reveals activity of cells that break down bone

Bone may seem as if it’s a hard, lifeless structure, but now the cells living within…

Japanese researchers develop AI-nanopore platform for accurate, rapid COVID-19 testing

A rapid, accurate way of testing for COVID-19 infection would be a big step in overcoming…

Deep learning speeds up galactic calculations

Supernovae, or exploding stars, play a critical role in the formation and evolution of galaxies. However,…

Researchers advance high-temperature superconductivity in carbon materials

In a study published in Advanced Science, researchers led by Prof. Zhong Guohua from the Shenzhen…

Carbon nanotube membrane unleashes the power of permanganate for superior micropollutant removal

With the rapid development of industrialization, water pollution is becoming more and more serious. The traditional…

Why do birds flock? Shedding light on collective motions in heterogeneous populations

Electrifying plastic beads in a laboratory setup creates flocking behavior similar to that observed in birds.…

Molecular scaffold offers new approaches for spinal cord injury

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a molecular “scaffold” capable of enhancing electrical activity and growth in…

Nearly 40 years later, one of Colorado's longest-running Superfund sites still has no radioactive waste cleanup plan

Jeri Fry was six years old when she toured the uranium mill outside town where her…

Feds say Colorado River water cuts sufficient enough to stave off immediate risks

Current plans for reducing water use along the Colorado River should be sufficient to stave off…