Knowledge of multiple languages has long been shown to have lifelong benefits, from enhancing communication skills…
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Taking aim at gastric cancer: New approach to selective chemotherapy
A novel drug, named “FerriIridium,” can simultaneously help diagnose and treat gastric cancer. The initially weakly…
New understanding of condensation could lead to better power plant condenser, de-icing materials
For decades, it’s been understood that water repellency is needed for surfaces to shed condensation buildup—like…
Quantum experiments explore power of light for communications, computing
A team from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has conducted a series of…
Researchers find evidence to explain behavior of slow earthquakes
A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa has made an important breakthrough that will…
Women-only business groups marginalize and fail to empower members
Women-only business networks fail to boost female entrepreneurship and instead serve to marginalise further the very…
Fuel efficient tech may threaten climate, public health
New automotive technology that promises enhanced fuel efficiency may have a serious downside, including significant climate…
Climate crisis: We are the system that needs to change
Climate change no longer seems just a future threat. In 2019, major fires in Australia, Russia…
Image: Taal volcano blanketed by ash
The Philippines’ Taal volcano erupted on 12 January 2020—spewing an ash plume approximately 15 km high…
3D-printed vocal tract reproduces sound of ancient mummy
The sound produced by the vocal tract of a 3,000 year-old Egyptian mummy has been synthesized…