A new salting-agent facilitates the synthesis of new nobel metal aerogels for enhanced electrocatalysts.
Month: April 2020
A low-cost, intelligent soft robotic finger
Researchers from Taiwan and Japan have developed a low-cost, intelligent soft robotic finger using paper electronics.
Is the river really dry? Scientific interpretations of zero flow readings
An increasing number of streams and rivers that formerly flowed all year are beginning to experience dry periods due to changing climate and water withdrawals for human use.
Easing the ethical burden on doctors during the pandemic
How should doctors navigate murky ethical territory throughout the COVID-19 pandemic?
Microrobots show their true colors
Using a micro-3D-printing technique, researchers were able to print detailed robotic parts that are smaller than the diameter of a human hair and display color-expressing features for microrobot tracking and identification.
A foldable and washable luminescent film to better visualize infrared radiation
Near-infrared sensors and displays developed based on the maximized efficiency of optical wavelength conversion.
Mysteries of Uranus’ oddities explained
Uranus, its moons, and rings are all “tipped”, suggesting they formed during a cataclysmic impact early in its history.
A new, inhaled siRNA therapeutic option for asthma
A nanocarrier that can deliver siRNA into the lungs is investigated for the treatment of severe asthma and other lung diseases.
Conserved elements in viral genomes may provide targets for broad-spectrum drugs
RNA elements that are found in the genomes of numerous representatives within the same virus family provide new opportunities to expand the repertoire of targets for the development of antiviral therapy.
What cells does SARS-CoV-2 attack?
A collaborative team of German scientists identify which lung cells are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and why infection severity varies in different demographics.
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