University of Delaware scientists have developed a technique to produce inexpensive, lightweight composites using soybean oil. The new material has been tested on a door-sized prototype weighing just 25 pounds and demonstrates comparable strength and stiffness to commercial vinyl-ester based composites.
A Cincinnati planning researcher has identified neighborhoods defying high infant mortality rates, including Riverside, Northside, and East End/Linwood. These areas have implemented factors such as community engagement and local initiatives that contribute to lower infant death rates.
Researchers at Emory University have synthesized a compound called RTI-113 that targets the same dopamine transporters as cocaine, with potential to treat addiction and eating disorders. The medication reduces self-administration in monkeys and shows promise in managing urge for 'out-of-control' drug-seeking behaviors.
University of Delaware professor Daniel van der Weide will receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from the National Science Foundation. The award recognizes his efforts to develop ultra-small instruments and techniques for polishing and characterizing semiconductor integrated circuits.
The Canon National Parks Science Scholars program aims to nurture a new generation of environmental scientists by supporting innovative research on topics selected by the NPS. Four doctoral students will receive $25,000 per year for up to three years to conduct research on critical challenges facing the national park system.
A study using brain scans found that structures on the right side of the brain are involved in anxious thoughts and processing new inputs. The right frontal lobe, basal ganglia, cerebellum, and pontine nuclei were identified as key areas.