High-temperature superconducting materials have limited performance due to energy loss caused by defects and grain boundaries. A University of Wisconsin-Madison experiment found that designing better conductors with improved current flow is crucial for overcoming this barrier.
Fetal rat skin cells treated with hormone activators formed a competent barrier earlier than control groups, reducing water loss and increasing enzyme activity. This study suggests that hormone activators could be used to promote skin growth in premature infants.
A team of experts from Purdue University and other universities will develop computer programs to simulate advanced nuclear reactors. The research aims to investigate thermal-hydraulics and reactor safety under various conditions.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine developed a 'risk index' using patient survey data to predict undesirable outcomes in asthma patients. The study found that factors such as recent oral steroid use, high beta agonist puffs per day, and non-white race can indicate future attacks.
Researchers found that R-type channels control transmitter release in presynaptic terminals, contributing to fine-tuning synaptic activity. These high-voltage-activated channels are resistant to known blockers and have been identified through simultaneous recordings of Ca2+ influx and EPSC evoked by a single action potential.
Bosques Arauco's winning study utilizes operations research systems to improve efficiency and have a positive impact on forest plantations. The award recognizes outstanding work in operations research that has had a significant impact on the performance of the client organization, with notable annual savings.
Georgia court officials are using a new database to systematically pool information about criminal activity and other court-related matters. The database, designed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, provides a wealth of case-related data that can help officials make more informed decisions.
Researchers solved Einstein's three-dimensional equations for gravitational waves using a CRAY T3E-136 system and ImmersaDesk virtual reality systems. The demonstration showcased an 8,000-kilometer transatlantic connection, with data transmitted at millions of bits per second.
Researchers at U of T's Institute for Aerospace Studies have developed a smart structure on the Leslie Street bridge, lining columns with fibre-optic sensors and wrapping them with lightweight synthetic materials. The sensors precisely measure corrosion and hold the structure together, reducing road maintenance and closures.
A Johns Hopkins University undergraduate has located the brain region that processes sounds while people sleep. The frontal lobe responds to both primary and secondary auditory activation, suggesting a role in vigilance functions during sleep.
A study of over 1,000 elderly patients found that one in 10 suffered memory loss and concentration issues for three months after major surgery. Cognitive decline was strongly correlated with a person's ability to take care of themselves, with those between 70-80 years old twice as likely to experience long-term mental impairment.