Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found a gene called archipelago, or ago, involved in destroying the protein cyclin E. This regulation is crucial for cell division, and irregularities may lead to uncontrolled growth and cancer.
Researchers have created a nearly defect-free LB film using steric acid molecules, promising improvements in sensor devices and electrical switches. The breakthrough involves using cadmium ions to lock the molecules together, enabling a single layer without holes or irregularities.
The Rice center will focus on the interaction between nanometer-sized materials and water, aiming to develop new medical therapies and solve environmental engineering problems. The center will also provide educational and industrial outreach activities, including training teachers and supporting startup ventures.
Scientists analyzed the physical response of the Sea of Galilee to external forcing and found intense mixing occurred closest to shores, which could improve ocean forecasts. This understanding is crucial for predicting currents, temperatures, and other oceanic issues like fish development.
The National Science Foundation has awarded six centers for nanoscale research at top universities across the US. These centers will advance information, medical, manufacturing, and environmental technologies, while fostering education programs and public understanding of science and engineering.
A new computer diagnostic program has been developed to help physicians diagnose rare infectious diseases. The database contains information on 223 infectious and parasitic diseases common to animals and humans.
The Phase II trial treating women with early-stage breast cancer has shown significant cell kill without damage to the skin. The technology uses adaptively focused microwave radiation that selectively heats and kills cancer cells, potentially reducing or eliminating breast surgery.
Researchers are testing new advanced weather technology to monitor rainfall in watershed basins as small as one square kilometer. The technology will provide more precise and accurate flood and flash flood warnings, helping emergency management officials prepare for events.
Researchers at ONR and DARPA are developing OSCAR, an oceanic fuel cell that harnesses organic matter in sea sediments to generate electricity. The early versions of OSCAR have been generating about 50 milliwatts per square meter, sufficient power for small calculators.
New McGill researchers have been awarded $1.76 million in funding for new equipment and installations, with Quebec agreeing to match the amount. The funding will support various campus projects and research initiatives across multiple institutions affiliated with McGill.
Research reveals antioxidant supplements can mitigate the negative effects of ozone gas on lung function. Additionally, tiny airborne particles are associated with increased risk of hospital admissions for heart disease among diabetics.
The NeuroGraph device, developed with Office of Naval Research funding, reads brain activity through a cap outfitted with electrodes to analyze differences from the norm. Pharmaceutical trials may also utilize NeuroGraph to test new drugs' efficacy on brain activity.
The Georgia Tech/Goddard Global Ozone Chemistry Aerosol Radiation and Transport (GOCART) model accurately reproduces short-term and long-term variations in dust concentrations and distributions. The model provides five-day dust forecasts to warn people with respiratory problems and fisheries about potential red tides.
A team of researchers from the University of Cincinnati and the Air Force has developed a novel method for creating new silicon-based materials using an algal enzyme. The resulting silica spheres have unique properties that make them suitable for applications in sensors, optics, and medical devices. These materials could potentially le...
The Office of Naval Research has funded the development of a Tactical Vectoring Equipment (TVE) display, a simple array of six lights with Fresnel lenses that projects red or green light based on viewing angle. This system aims to improve navigation and communication for surface ships behind carriers in low visibility conditions.
New fossils found in Pakistan have revealed a close kinship between whales and hippos, with the discovery of artiodactyl ankles suggesting that hippos may be a side line of artiodactyls. The findings, published in Science, use immunological, molecular, and genetic techniques to explore relationships among groups of animals.
Researchers at Texas A&M University found that wind-borne pollutants can travel long distances, contaminating both air and water. They used rain and air samplers to collect pollutants in Corpus Christi Bay and estimated the amounts deposited into the bay area.