Doctors in Wuhan show that a chest CT is a more sensitive test for COVID 19 than the current standard.
Month: February 2020
Tying up molecules as easily as you tie up your laces
UNIGE researchers have succeeded in tying molecules together, thereby modifying their intrinsic mechanical properties
Calibrating computer models at the heart of cardiac research
Cardiac models are becoming increasingly accurate as predictive power improves.
Eco-friendly perovskite solar cells made from peppermint oil and walnut aroma
A new eco-friendly perovskite solar cell improves stability and minimizes harmful solvents and lead leakage found in conventional cells.
Autonomous chemical synthesis
AI is being leveraged to provide machines with the capacity to match or even outperform humans in many endeavors. So what does this mean for the synthetic chemist?
Super-Earth exoplanet K2-18b shows conditions conducive to life
New evidence suggests that an exoplanet discovered in 2015 has interior conditions that could support the existence of life.
On the implications of overlooking measurement effects in memristors
The importance of understanding the experimental process is ubiquitous in research. And while we have a huge range of techniques at our disposal, we should be aware of and properly consider their limitations, so that we may present reliable methods and conclusions to...
Understanding human aging with the help of a worm
The lifespan of C. elegans, an organism that responds to cellular stress in a similar way to humans, can be extended by activating a mechanism initiated by glial cells in the brain.
Scientists develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc flow batteries
Researchers develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc-based flow batteries.
Eco-friendly glue sticks to the basics
Researchers create new “superglue” with two simple ingredients: plant-based cellulose nanocrystals and water.
Improving lubricant strength using graphene
Researchers design a porous 3D graphene lubricant composite for harsh conditions and high loads.
Wearable electronic contact lenses as non-invasive brain sensors
Smart contact lenses could revolutionize the way in which we monitor brain activity and diagnose neurological diseases.
Printable sensors to enable data transmission by light
Color-selective organic light sensors are produced by inkjet printing with semiconducting inks.
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