Researchers studied odorant octanal and its shape-changing properties to understand how our sense of smell works. They found that conformationally constrained odorants can alter fragrance mixture odors by muting flexible odorant activity or activating smaller subsets of olfactory sensory neurons.
Northern Greenland experienced extreme snowmelt during summer 2008, with melting days 18 days longer than previous maximum values. Ground measurements confirm surface/air temperatures up to 3°C above average, contributing to record melting index.
The City College of New York has received a $5 million NSF grant to establish a center for nanostructure applications, with Dr. Daniel L. Akins as the Director and Principal Investigator. The center will focus on addressing challenges in sustainable energy technologies, environmental monitoring, and national security threats.
Researchers at CCNY have demonstrated the efficacy of Cytate as a fluorescence marker to detect prostate cancer. The contrast agent exhibited greater fluorescence when applied to cancerous tissue, with a peak ratio of 3.57 between cancerous and normal tissues.
A new model, C.O.P.E., aims to reduce burdens on both professions by facilitating reciprocal collaboration between clinicians and members of the clergy. The approach recognizes mental illness as a chronic disease and provides a continuum of care, whether individuals are functional or in need of treatment.
A team of physicists at The City College of New York has discovered that the random packing of hard spheres in three dimensions cannot exceed a density limit of 63.4% of the volume. This finding has potential applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other industries where powders are mixed to achieve homogeneity.
Researchers at City College of New York (CCNY) have developed new near-infrared broadband lasers with tunability ranges around triple those of earlier crystals. The lasers can operate in two telecom windows, spanning 460 nanometers, and have potential applications in telecommunications, biomedical imaging, and remote sensing.
Researchers at CCNY and Rice University have developed a low-cost, 'green' technique for making antimicrobial paints. The method uses silver nanoparticles to create an antibacterial coating that can be applied to various surfaces, offering a fresh defense against germs in homes and workplaces.
A CCNY-led team has received a $330,000 NSF grant to develop a tactile surface facilitating communication between visually impaired and blind persons and computers. The project aims to create an affordable device that can convey graphic information in real-time through touch.
Researchers at CCNY and Lehman College found that magnetic avalanches can propagate like a flame, releasing magnetic energy into a crystal. This phenomenon, known as 'magnetic burning', has potential applications in understanding combustion dynamics.