Polymer solar cells can be even cheaper and more reliable thanks to a new breakthrough….
Month: April 2016
Measuring the heat capacity of condensed light: Method can be used for ultra-precise thermometers
Liquid water is a very good heat storage medium — anyone with a Thermos bottle…
States with punitive justice systems have higher rates of foster care, study finds
The number of children in foster care across the country is driven not solely by…
Research paves way for monocyte based cell therapy
Adult circulating monocytes that get access to the macrophage niche in the liver or the…
Medicaid expansion significantly boosts insurance coverage among low-income adults
States that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act saw a significant increase in…
Delaying radiation therapy for women with very early breast cancer ups recurrence
Delaying radiation therapy too long after surgery significantly increases the risk of recurrent tumors in…
Scientists identify genes connected to wellbeing, depression and neuroticism
In one of the largest genomic studies to date, a group of more than 190…
Nano-magnets produce 3-dimensional images
Researchers have developed a wide-view 3- dimensional (3-D) holographic display composed of nano-magnetic pixels. This…
Unexpected spiral vortex phenomenon found when liquid is pushed through cross-shaped pathways
In many plumbing and pipework systems in general, there are junctions and connections to move…
Microbial biosensor designed to evaluate water toxicity
A paper-based biosensor covered with bacteria has been designed to detect water toxicity. This is…