The Y chromosome, which distinguishes males from females at the genetic level, appeared some 180…
Month: April 2014
Superconducting qubit array points the way to quantum computers
A fully functional quantum computer is one of the holy grails of physics. Physicists have…
Mapping the road to quantum gravity
The road uniting quantum field theory and general relativity — the two great theories of…
Atomic switcheroo explains origins of thin-film solar cell mystery
Treating cadmium-telluride (CdTe) solar cell materials with cadmium-chloride improves their efficiency, but researchers have not…
Finding safe drugs to treat neurodegenerative diseases
‘Mutant’ protein clusters, long blamed for the progression of Huntington’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, have…
Conservation priorities released for several protected areas along U.S.-Mexico border
The CEC releases its conservation assessment for priority conservation areas in a region straddling the…
Increased infrastructure required for effective oil spill response in U.S. Arctic
A changing climate is increasing the accessibility of U.S. Arctic waters to commercial activities such…
Hearing quality restored with bionic ear technology used for gene therapy: Re-growing auditory nerves
Researchers have for the first time used electrical pulses delivered from a cochlear implant to…
Halving hydrogen: First view of nature-inspired catalyst after ripping hydrogen apart provides insights for better fuel cells
A fuel cell catalyst that converts hydrogen into electricity must tear open a hydrogen molecule….
Pollutants from coal-burning stoves strongly associated with miscarriages in Mongolia
Burning coal for domestic heating may contribute to early fetal death according to a new…