Researchers at NIST are studying how different factors affect fuel cell efficiency, including electrical and heating demands, temperatures, humidity, and power systems. The goal is to develop performance ratings that can help consumers understand the financial costs and benefits of fuel cells in various geographic and climate conditions.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed tiny plastic particles that can release medicine over a prescribed period, without triggering an immune response. The particles are designed to dissolve slowly in the body and cross the mucus lining of air passages, reaching their target cells underneath.
Researchers developed a new method combining atomic force and scanning capacitance microscopes to measure semiconductor switching speeds, enabling quick scanning of wafers for defects. This technique has the potential to determine if missing atoms in semiconductors slow down electrical charge movement.
Florida Institute of Technology scientist receives three-year grant to study high-energy proton-proton collisions and fundamental questions of nature. The grant is part of the CMS experiment at CERN, a large international collaboration involving over 1,850 scientists from 34 countries.
Research reveals early Andean cultures were advanced technologically, polluting the atmosphere with heavy metals and facing climate change challenges. The study suggests that several thousand tons of silver were produced in pre-Incan times, but most likely recycled or exported.
Researchers developed software to weigh fire danger reduction against thinning costs, finding targeted density preserves ponderosa pine and western larch while minimizing waste. The approach can help reduce wildfire risks across tens of millions of acres with cost-effective solutions.
Researchers Drs. Michael Brown, Joseph Goldstein, and Eric Olson recognized for their contributions to cardiovascular disease management and treatment. Their groundbreaking research led to the development of statins used by 13 million Americans to treat high cholesterol.
Scientists at NIST have developed an improved method for using liposomes as tiny test tubes for ultrasmall volume chemistry. This approach may be useful for studying cellular-level processes and identifying new pharmaceuticals more efficiently.
Research suggests that social structures in insects like bees and ants emerge from group interactions, with patterns of behavior creating complexity. This idea challenges the conventional view that social characteristics are programmed by genes, proposing instead that adaptation follows the development of networks.
The Johns Hopkins APL has developed a system that can accurately detect tampering in digital videos. The Digital Video Authenticator uses public-key cryptography to generate unique signatures for each frame, allowing it to recognize changes made to the original tape.
A Texas A&M University researcher is conducting a study of the Valle de Bravo reservoir near Mexico City to understand the factors contributing to its pollution. The study aims to provide useful information for the Mexican government to improve its water management practices and protect public health.
Researchers found that Peptide T significantly reduced HIV levels in cellular reservoirs, with some participants experiencing undetectable virus and increased CD4 counts. The therapy showed promise as a complement or alternative to existing treatments for HIV/AIDS.
A study found that exercise increases BDNF and neurogenesis in mice, but high levels of these chemicals don't necessarily improve learning. In fact, high-running mice perform poorly in maze tests, suggesting a potential 'tipping point' where too much exercise becomes detrimental.