Scientists and policymakers rely on complex computer simulations called Integrated Assessment Models to figure out…
Month: January 2017
Milestone in graphene production
For the first time, it is now possible to produce functional OLED electrodes from graphene….
A big nano boost for solar cells
Solar cells convert light into electricity. While the sun is one source of light, the…
Heavy alcohol use in adolescence alters brain electrical activity
Long-term heavy use of alcohol in adolescence alters cortical excitability and functional connectivity in the…
‘Bring it back,’ but within bounds: Retrieval strains the forelimbs of dogs
Hunting dogs such as the popular breed retriever are ideally suited for retrieving birds or…
New insights in genetic defect allow prevention of fatal illnesses in children
A team of scientists was able to characterize a new genetic immunodeficiency resulting from a…
Food security threatened by sea-level rise
Coastal countries are highly prone to sea-level rise, which leads to salt-water intrusion and increased…
New reconstruction of an ancient ice sheet
A new model reconstruction shows in exceptional detail the evolution of the Eurasian ice sheet…
SmartPlanes Announces Delivery of Drones to US Army Corps of Engineers
After presentations held with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the US Army Corps of Engineers…
Moth with ‘golden flake hairstyle’ named after Donald Trump
The moth, which has a wingspan of just over a centimetre, was discovered in California.