A simple, inexpensive blood test performed on trauma patients upon admission can help doctors easily…
Month: January 2013
New material for warm-white LED lights
Light emitting diodes, more commonly called LEDs, are known for their energy efficiency and durability,…
Savanna study highlights African fuelwood crisis
The dwindling reserves of fuelwood in Africa have been illuminated in a new study, which…
Molecular assembly line brings muscles into shape
Scientists have discovered the molecular basis underlying the patterned folding and assembly of muscle proteins.
Black silicon can take efficiency of solar cells to new levels
Scientists have demonstrated results that show a huge improvement in the light absorption and the…
The cell that isn’t: New technique captures division of membrane-less cells
A new technique allows scientists to study cell division without a cell membrane. There are…
How repeated aggression triggers social aversion in mice
One of the mechanisms involved in the onset of stress-induced depression has been highlighted in…
Small change for big improvement: Halogen bonds and drug discovery
Halogen bonding has been applied in crystal engineering, materials research, and nanotechnology for some time….
Good bacteria in the intestine prevent diabetes, study suggests
All humans have enormous numbers of bacteria and other micro-organisms in the lower intestine. New…
Thin film solar cells: New world record for solar cell efficiency
In a remarkable feat, scientists have developed thin film solar cells on flexible polymer foils…