An astrophysics student has turned to artificial intelligence to help her to see into the…
Month: October 2015
Coating cancels acoustic scattering from odd-shaped objects
Researchers have applied to acoustic waves the concept of ‘scattering cancellation,’ which has long been…
Physics of booming and burping sand dunes revealed
Avalanching sand from dune faces can trigger loud, rumbling ‘booming’ or short bursts of ‘burping’…
Exploring molecule’s role in immune system
Proteins called cytokines are known to influence immune cell fate, but the process is complex….
Acid reflux medications may increase kidney disease risk
Certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may have damaging effects on…
Current climate commitments would increase global temperature around 3° C
An assessment shows that current climate commitments submitted by 155 countries for COP21 would increase…
Seals not competing with Irish fishing stocks, according to new research
Seals are not threatening commercial fishing stocks in Irish waters, with the possible exception of…
Lifestyle change could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
Aging researchers are studying the connection between cholesterol level and cognitive decline in old age….
Seeing sound: Nonsighted people could acquire a new sensory functionality similar to vision
Intrinsic neural connections — called crossmodal mappings — can be used by assistive devices to…
Rewilding the future
New research shows that the loss of large animals has had strong effects on ecosystem…