Researchers studied the effects of a baseball's wake on its movement towards home plate. A stable seam position can create a pressure gradient that forces the ball downward or upward, left or right. The study highlights the potential for pitchers to manipulate the ball's trajectory and speed using this technique.
A bioarcheologist excavated a medieval Uzbek cemetery, discovering evidence of degenerative joint disease and healed fractures that suggest a heavy workload and level of care within the community. The dig site provides insight into how people adapted to harsh desert environments and interacted with other communities along trade routes.
A new study published in the European Heart Journal found that over one in ten cancer patients die from cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke. The study analyzed data from over 3.2 million US patients diagnosed with cancer between 1973 and 2012, revealing that certain types of cancer, such as breast and prostate ca...
Researchers at OIST have characterized the structural defects that prompt ion movement in perovskite materials, which can destabilize the device. The study's findings may inform future engineering approaches to improve perovskite solar cells' performance and stability.
A new study by the University of South Australia found a significant disconnect between individual bushfire preparedness and community-level protection plans. To mitigate this risk, communities must band together to ensure everyone is informed and prepared for bushfires, including those living in peri-urban areas.
The NUS researchers developed a novel metal-based material using platinum and burnt paper, which is half as light as paper and can withstand temperatures up to 800°C. This material enables the creation of flexible and lightweight prosthetic limbs with real-time strain sensing capabilities.
Researchers at the University of South Australia are developing a new radioimmunotherapy agent to target and kill pancreatic cancer cells, potentially minimizing side effects. The treatment uses alpha particles to deposit energy inside cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue intact.