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Researchers use artificial materials to enhance effectiveness of lasers
Phys.org - 7 Mar 2017 16:30
Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST MISIS, Moscow) have found a way to enhance the effectiveness of lasers by using artificial metamaterials, according to an article published by Scie...
Artificial intelligence in quantum systems, too
EurekAlert! - 7 Mar 2017 07:00
(University of the Basque Country ) The UPV/EHU's Department of Physical Chemistry has conducted world-class research in physics and quantum computation. This has led to the coining of a new term: Quantum Biomimetics, wh...
The Musical, Mathematical Genius in You
Physics Buzz - 7 Mar 2017 23:08
Hum a note to yourself, even just in your head. Any note will do.Now double the frequency of that note, and hum that."How on Earth," you're likely asking, "am I supposed to know the frequency that corresponds to this ran...
How exercise -- interval training in particular -- helps your mitochondria stave off old age
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 22:52
Researchers have long suspected that the benefits of exercise extend down to the cellular level, but know relatively little about which exercises help cells rebuild key organelles that deteriorate with aging. A new study...
When less is essential to keep the brain going
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 22:51
Scientists have found that supply of the enzyme Rab4 could make a significant difference in the formation and organization of synapses. Interestingly, a reduced supply of the enzyme could increase the assembly of the syn...
PTSD risk can be predicted by hormone levels prior to deployment, study says
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 22:25
Some soldiers might have a hormonal predisposition to experience such stress-related disorders, new research suggests.
Scientists show how to amplify or stifle signals for immune responses
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 21:27
Immunologists pioneered an approach to observe in real time what excites T cells at the nanoscale, pinpointed the pathway that controls immune response and identified drugs that could equip scientists with the ability to...
Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 21:27
The incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to 2014) in the Netherlands, according to a new study.
New study examines whether dogs are feline-friendly, or not
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 21:18
While most behavioral assessments focus on dogs' responses to visual stimuli, the study found that dogs rely heavily on another sense, hearing.
New biomarker 'bim' could enable smarter treatment for melanoma patients
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 21:18
Over the past few years, checkpoint blockade immunotherapies have revolutionized cancer treatment and helped many patients who were previously considered untreatable. Now, new discoveries could help make these and other ...
Snake bit? Chemists figure out how to easily and cheaply halt venom's spread
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 21:12
Chemists have developed a way to neutralize deadly snake venom more cheaply and effectively than with traditional anti-venom -- an innovation that could spare millions of people the loss of life or limbs each year.
High number of deaths from heart disease, stroke and diabetes linked to diet
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 21:12
Nearly half of all deaths in the United States in 2012 that were caused by cardiometabolic diseases, including heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, have been linked to substandard eating habits, according to a stud...
Researchers identify key mutation in melanoma that suppresses the immune system
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 20:11
Researchers have identified a specific mutation that allows melanoma tumor cells to remain undetected by the immune system.
New protein discovered in aging, cancer
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 20:10
A protein has been found to have a previously unknown role in the ageing of cells, according to an early study. The researchers hope that the findings could one day lead to new treatments for aging and early cancer.
Controlling energy production by calcium is an organ-specific affair
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 20:08
Researchers have shown that the composition of the mitochondrial calcium portal (the protein that regulates when and how much calcium enters) is different depending on the organ in the body, and this difference allows mi...
Ovarian cancer researchers find biomarker linked to prognosis in aggressive disease type
Science Daily - 7 Mar 2017 20:08
Ovarian cancer researchers have identified a protein biomarker expressed on the surface of tumor cells in high-grade serous ovarian cancer, the most common and lethal subtype of the disease.
New Species! Tiny Frog and Fungus Gnat Get Celebrity Names
Live Science - 7 Mar 2017 19:35
What does British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough have in common with the Finnish founder of a symphonic metal band?
Oldest, biggest black holes may have come from enormous stars
New Scientist - 7 Mar 2017 19:32
Big black holes from just after the big bang couldn't have formed the way modern ones do - but they could come from the collapse of the largest stars ever
Researchers face engineering puzzle
Symmetry Magazine - 7 Mar 2017 19:27
How do you transport 70,000 tons of liquid argon nearly a mile underground? Nearly a mile below the surface of Lead, South Dakota, scientists are preparing for a physics experiment that will probe one of the deepest ques...
Do Women Really Need a Yearly Pelvic Exam?
Live Science - 7 Mar 2017 19:04
Experts are still debating whether women need a pelvic exam at their yearly visit to a gynecologist.
Robot 'Telepathy' Could Make Self-Driving Cars Safer
Live Science - 7 Mar 2017 19:04
Are you nervous about entrusting your life to a self-driving car? What if you could telepathically communicate with the vehicle to instantaneously let it know if it makes a mistake?
'Telepathic' Brain Signals Correct Robot's Mistakes | Video
Live Science - 7 Mar 2017 19:03
A new brain-controlled robot uses brain signals from a human operator to correct a bot's mistakes in real time.