An urban construction site is not usually considered a suitable place to conduct research, but…
Month: October 2013
Rust can power up artificial photosynthesis: Chemists produce power boost critical to novel energy harvesting applications
Scientists trying to develop artificial photosynthesis for unique applications, like harvesting solar energy, have focused…
Popcorn at the movies: Oral interference sabotages advertising effects
Advertising uses repetition to increase consumers’ preference for brands. Initially, novel brands gain in popularity…
Compact optical chips? Photons on demand now possible
A breakthrough in photonics that will help create extremely compact optical chips, a hair’s width in…
Uniformity: The secret of better fusion ignition
Theoretical physicists use simulations to investigate the uniformity of irradiation at the ignition stage of…
A holistic approach catches eye disease early
An automated assessment of multiple datasets using artificial intelligence accurately diagnoses a common cause of…
Analysis of herbal products shows contamination is common
Most herbal products, available to buy as alternative medicines, may be contaminated. Researchers demonstrate the…
Kissing helps us find the right partner – and keep them
What’s in a kiss? A new study suggests kissing helps us size up potential partners…
Complex relationship between phosphorus levels, nitrogen removal in lakes
In the land of 10,000 lakes, one lake has been the starting place for research…
Brain mechanisms behind a debilitating sleep disorder
Cataplexy is characterized by muscle paralysis during cognitive awareness. Until now, researchers have not understood…