The introduction of smoke-free legislation in England was associated with over 11,000 fewer admissions to…
Month: May 2015
Stem cell switch on the move
The roots of a plant are constantly growing, so that they can provide the plant…
All forms of smoking are bad for the heart
All forms of smoking are bad for the heart, the European Society of Cardiology has…
Trees are source for high-capacity, soft batteries
A method for making elastic high-capacity batteries from wood pulp has been developed. Using nanocellulose…
Sharp-eyed Alma spots a gigantic flare on famous red giant star
Super-sharp observations with the telescope Alma have revealed what seems to be a gigantic flare…
Hybrid ships will soon be on the market
Hybrid cars have been a success. The shipping industry is now moving in the same…
Measuring kidney health could better predict heart disease risk
Simple measures of kidney function and damage may be just as good at predicting who…
Food or fuel? How about both?
In the United States, federal mandates to produce more renewable fuels, especially biofuels, have led…
Using carbon nanotubes to improve bio-oil refining
New catalyst structures based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes are set to make the refining of…
Manipulating cell membranes using nanotubes
Researchers have developed a targeted method for opening up cell membranes in order to deliver…