Perovskite materials have shown great promise for use in next-generation solar cells and LEDs, but…
Month: June 2016
Probing proteins’ 3-D structures suggests existing drugs may work for many cancers
Examining databases of proteins’ 3-D shapes, scientists have identified more than 850 DNA mutations that…
Experimental antibiotic treats deadly MRSA infection
A new experimental antibiotic successfully treats the deadly MRSA infection and restores the efficacy of…
Antarctic lakes are a repository for ancient soot
Remote lakes in a perpetually ice-free area of Antarctica show not only the chemical signature…
Sleep duration varies by alcohol drinking patterns, race, and sex
Compared to their white counterparts within each alcohol drinking pattern (never, moderate, excessive) investigated, black…
New planet is largest discovered that orbits two suns
If you cast your eyes toward the constellation Cygnus, you’ll be looking in the direction…
High efficient solar water heating achieved with nanoparticles
A research team in Japan discovered through numerical calculations that nanoparticles of transition metal nitrides…
Conversion efficiency of 18.2% achieved using perovskite solar cells
A research group in Japan achieved energy conversion efficiency exceeding 18% using standard size perovskite…
Electrical conductivity of salt water in seismogenic zones theoretically determined
Scientists have succeeded in theoretically determining the electrical conductivity of NaCl solution (salt water) in…
Low-tech system overcomes barriers preventing doctor-patient chat about drinking habits
Primary care doctors are reluctant to talk to patients about their drinking habits, for fear…