Inspired by the flashing colors of the neon tetra fish, researchers have developed a technique for…
Gold nanoparticles to facilitate in-situ detection of amplified DNA at room temperature
Detecting a single DNA sequence demands high sensitivity. DNA amplification is used to generate thousands of…
ATLAS experiment observes light scattering off light
Light-by-light scattering is a very rare phenomenon in which two photons interact, producing another pair of…
Virtual cleanroom could increase safety, minimize risks, reduce education costs for pharmaceutical professionals
A deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a Massachusetts pharmaceutical lab has drawn new interest to the…
Evidence that humans prefer genetically dissimilar partners based on scent
A team of researchers at Université Paris Diderot has found evidence that suggests humans are able…
Scientists create fire-retardant sensors for safety gear in harsh environments
Imagine a device that could stand up to even the most intense fires so that it…
Smart glove for Industry 4.0: Connecting the physical hand to the virtual world
Researchers at Saarland University have created an ultrathin flexible film that can act as a sensor…
Court says order allowing oil drilling in Everglades was ‘issued in error’
A state court said Monday afternoon that an order affirming an oil drilling proposal for the…
The return of JellyWatch
Are jellyfish populations increasing around the world? Like the weather, jellyfish blooms are something that many…
Temperature blob in Pacific Ocean gives a glimpse of climate impact on humpback whales
A team of researchers with the Keiki Kohola Project and California State University reports that a…