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Biochar made from brewery waste could help trap harmful bacteria in sandy filtration systems

Researchers found that biochar produced from malt spent rootlets can sharply increase E. coli retention in sand, offering a potential route to cleaner water and productive reuse of brewery waste. Adding more biochar changes how bacteria are retained, shifting from physical trapping to direct attachment.

SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 10, 2026

Coal boilers may offer a practical route for treating organic cleaning wastewater

Blending moderate amounts of organic cleaning wastewater with coal lowers ignition temperature and reduces combustion activation energy, but excessive addition weakens overall combustion. The study suggests a practical balance between easier ignition and stable combustion can be achieved.

SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalEnergy & Environment Nexus·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 6, 2026
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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People show a natural tendency to walk to the left

Researchers found that people tend to move counterclockwise when walking, influencing crowd behavior and collective patterns. This individual inclination helps explain certain phenomena, offering a new perspective on understanding crowd dynamics.

SourceUniversidad Carlos III de Madrid·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2026

Microbial hockey

Researchers at ISTA's Materiali Molli Lab used E. coli bacteria to create an active bath that propelled sticky colloids into gel-like aggregates, rotating clockwise due to the bacteria's twisting motion. The study revealed that hydrodynamic interaction plays a key role in driving motion through the counter-rotation of body and flagella.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 7, 2026
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Emotions in motion: How movement may signal mental health issues

A recent study published in Gait & Posture found that analyzing a person's walk and getting up from a chair can identify elevated depression and anxiety symptoms. The researchers used machine-learning models trained on data from participants' movements combined with information about their mental state, achieving high accuracy rates.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalGait & Posture·TypeObservational study·DateMar 30, 2026

Turning agricultural plastic waste into valuable chemicals with biochar catalysts

Researchers developed a method to convert waste plastic mulch film into useful chemicals through catalytic pyrolysis. The study found that temperature controlled the product distribution and long-term stability of the catalyst, with optimal conditions producing valuable olefins and easily regenerable tar.

SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 5, 2026

Kangaroos fix their posture to save energy at high hopping speeds

A study published in eLife reveals how kangaroos increase their hopping speeds without incurring an associated energetic cost. By adjusting their posture, kangaroos reduce tendon stress and energy storage, allowing them to maintain the same amount of net work at the ankle, regardless of speed.

SourceeLife·JournaleLife·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 19, 2025
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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Novel approach reduces alloy microstructure prediction from years to minutes

Researchers developed a novel computational approach that predicts alloy microstructures in minutes, compared to years. The new model streamlines older approaches and avoids the 'curse of dimensionality', enabling rapid and accurate calculations of solidification and alloy microstructures.

SourceYokohama National University·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 15, 2025

Moving in sync, slowly, in glassy liquids

A study published in Nature Materials reveals that cooperative particle rearrangements influence structural order and dynamic behavior in glass-forming liquids. The researchers identified a key process called T1, which maintains local order and leads to super-Arrhenius behavior.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 8, 2025

A new paradigm in high-speed photoacoustic small animal whole-body imaging

A new PACT system offers rapid imaging of living organisms, enabling the tracking of whole-body dynamics and disease progression. The system achieves spatial resolution of approximately 212 micrometers and enables the visualization of oxygen saturation across complex biological systems.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalLaser & Photonics Review·DateNov 10, 2024
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Researchers at City University of Hong Kong reshape the understanding of grain boundaries

Grain boundaries, common defects in polycrystalline materials, can migrate unidirectionally without a net driving force, exhibiting directionality. This phenomenon, similar to the unidirectional rotation of a Brownian ratchet, challenges traditional views on grain boundary mobility.

SourceCommunications and Institutional Research Office, City University of Hong Kong·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 14, 2024

AI-based Alphafold: Its potential impact on predictive medicine

AlphaFold's groundbreaking ability to predict protein structures is set to transform predictive medicine, enabling the development of personalized vaccines and adaptive clinical trials. However, the review also highlights crucial challenges and ethical considerations surrounding AI integration with clinical data.

SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalAI in Precision Oncology·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 26, 2024

Microrespirometric validation of a two-stage process for polyhydroxyalkanoates production from peanut oil and propionate with cupriavidus necator

This study validates a two-stage process for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) using peanut oil and propionate with Cupriavidus necator. The findings show that peanut oil is the most beneficial carbon source, leading to increased biomass and PHA production.

SourceBentham Science Publishers·JournalThe Open Chemical Engineering Journal·DateMay 29, 2024

Blueprints of self-assembly

Scientists at Arizona State University develop a new simulation method to predict and guide the self-assembly process, creating tiny, self-assembled crystals with unique optical properties. This breakthrough advances technologies in computer science, materials science, medical diagnostics, and more.

SourceArizona State University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 17, 2024
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Control of temperature dependent viscosity for manufacturing of Bi-doped active fiber

Researchers developed a novel temperature-dependent viscosity mediated strategy to control Bi dopant deactivation during fiber drawing. A borate glass system with faster viscosity changing rate was created, resulting in the first demonstration of on-off gain in a Bi-doped borate fiber system.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateApr 16, 2024
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

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Advanced magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials and their applications

Core-shell nanostructured Mg-based hydrogen storage materials show excellent kinetics and long-term cycling performances. They can absorb and desorb hydrogen at relatively low temperatures, reducing energy consumption in hydrogen storage and release. The materials have potential to improve Mg-based hydrogen storage systems for various ...

SourceIndustrial Chemistry & Materials·JournalIndustrial Chemistry and Materials·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 15, 2023

The aging mouse prostate: kinetics of lymphocyte infiltration

Researchers tracked immune cell clusters in the aging mouse prostate using highly multiplexed immune profiling. Early adulthood sees myeloid cells, while between 6-12 months old, there's a profound shift to T and B lymphocyte-dominance. The study reveals new insight into prostatic inflammaging and the window for interventions.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 23, 2023

Grasshopping robots made possible with new, improved latch control

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a latch control system that enables grasshopping robots to perform efficiently on soft substrates. The team discovered that the latch can not only regulate energy output but also mediate energy transfer between the robot and its environment, leading to improved jump performance.

SourceCollege of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University·JournalJournal of The Royal Society Interface·DateMar 2, 2023
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Experimentalists: Sorry, no oxygen required to make these minerals on Mars

Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis found that manganese oxides can be formed without atmospheric oxygen under Mars-like conditions. The study, published in Nature Geoscience, used kinetic modeling to show that halogens like chlorate and bromate can convert manganese into minerals thousands of times faster than by oxygen.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 22, 2022

Fermi kinetics transport program models high-speed semiconductor devices better, Journal of Applied Physics editor’s pick study says

Researchers compared two semiconductor simulation tools and found that the Fermi kinetics transport solver outperforms a commercial hydrodynamics software package in modeling electronic heat flow and electron temperature, particularly in high-speed applications. The custom-developed code converges faster and provides more consistent re...

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateDec 19, 2022
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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This pyramid scheme could be helpful

Rice University researchers have developed a method to control the growth of tetrahedron-shaped nanoparticles, which can be used as building blocks for unique metamaterials. The team discovered that balancing thermodynamic and kinetic forces during crystallization allows for symmetry breaking, forming pyramid-shaped nanocrystals.

SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 22, 2021

Scientists explore method to produce composites with ‘shape memory’

Researchers investigated glass fiber-reinforced epoxy-based flat laminates with pultrusion, a fast and versatile composite manufacturing process. The study found significant promise for structural applications of these 'shape memory' composites in various industries.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalComposites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 14, 2021
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Dielectric measuring cell for the study of gas hydrates

Kazan Federal University researchers designed a unique dielectric cell to study gas hydrate formation and decomposition under pressure. The device's effectiveness was demonstrated, allowing for further investigation of hydrate inhibitors.

SourceKazan Federal University·JournalMolecules·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 14, 2021

Perovskite solar cells: Interfacial loss mechanisms revealed

Researchers at HZB developed a method to quantify charge extraction at buried interfaces in perovskite solar cells. Time-resolved surface photovoltage technique facilitates design of ideal charge-selective contacts and improves efficiency.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalJoule·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 20, 2021
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

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Novel SERS sensor helps to detect aldehyde gases

A new SERS gas sensor developed by Prof. HUANG Qing's group can detect aldehydes with high sensitivity and selectivity, using Co-Ni LDH composite nanomaterials. The sensor's accuracy, repeatability, and selectivity have been verified through experiments.

SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·DateJun 10, 2021

Preventing lead contamination in drinking water

Insufficient knowledge of thermodynamic and kinetic factors governing lead release led to the Flint Water Crisis. Understanding these factors can help anticipate and prevent lead contamination.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 7, 2020
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

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Templating S100A9 amyloids on Aβ fibrillar surfaces revealed

Researchers provide new understanding of co-aggregation process between proinflammatory S100A9 protein and Aβ42 peptide in Alzheimer's disease. The study reveals that S100A9 amyloids coat the surface of Aβ42 amyloids, reducing secondary nucleation sites and enhancing cellular toxicity.

SourceUmea University·JournalChemical Science·DateJun 26, 2020

Case for axion origin of dark matter gains traction

Researchers propose a kinetic misalignment scenario that strengthens the axion/dark matter equivalence. This novel concept answers key questions and provides new avenues for detection efforts.

SourceInstitute for Advanced Study·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 26, 2020

Order out of disorder in ice

An international research team identified a temperature/time-dependent kinetic pathway with three distinctive transitions in the structural evolution from metastable crystalline ice (ice VII or ice VIII) to the thermodynamically stable ice I. The end result is a juxtaposition of these processes, where intermediate amorphous-ices compet...

SourceCenter for High Pressure Science & Technology Advanced Research·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 24, 2020
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Rush hour metro crowd governed by people's eagerness to go home

A new model examines the relative role of random interactions between individuals in a crowd compared to interactions stemming from their eagerness to be on their way. The study reveals that internal interactions between pedestrians can be negligible, and external factors such as crowd pressure drive the flow of people toward exits.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal Plus·DateJun 19, 2018

Research opening gates for better targeting drugs

Scientists have determined the kinetic cycle of a potassium channel at atomic resolution, allowing for more precise targeting of specific spots within the channel structure. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of new drug molecules that can correct potassium channels dysfunction, addressing conditions such as epilepsy and diab...

SourceTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center·DateDec 21, 2017

'Handedness' in scale-eating fish: Nature and nurture

A study by Nagoya University researchers reveals that behavioral laterality in scale-eating fish is acquired through experience, with juveniles initially attacking both sides before favoring a dominant side. The stronger side's kinetic advantages support the theory that lateralized behavior is naturally determined.

SourceNagoya University·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 14, 2017
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

Biophysics explains how immune cells kill bacteria

Researchers developed moving subtrajectory analysis to study TCR microclusters, revealing kinetic and spatial details of CD3 and CD45 behavior. The study shows that the two molecules exhibit distinct mobility states, depending on their location relative to the microcluster, providing new insights into T cell activation mechanisms.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalScientific Reports·DateAug 16, 2017

Study shows Neuro Kinetics' I-Portal® devices objectively track concussion signs

A study using Neuro Kinetics' I-Portal devices found that a battery of OVRT tests can accurately measure concussion symptoms both initially and during recovery. The study suggests that these tests may be used to monitor subacute concussion recovery and help determine the safest time for patients to return to activities.

SourceNeuro Kinetics, Inc.·JournalThe Laryngoscope·DateJun 21, 2017

Neuro Kinetics announces transformational concussion paper published on PLOS ONE

A study published in PLOS ONE reveals the potential clinical utility of an integrated, multi-modal battery of oculomotor, vestibular, and reaction time tests for detecting concussions. The results show promising sensitivities and specificities, paving the way for objective diagnostic tools at the point of injury or in emergency rooms.

SourceNeuro Kinetics, Inc.·JournalPLOS ONE·DateNov 29, 2016

Highly-sensitive detection method makes close monitoring of HDL kinetics possible

Researchers have developed a highly-sensitive detection method to monitor HDL kinetics, revealing new lipid biology and potential therapeutic targets. The technique allows for the identification of HDL subfractions and their unique proteomes, which may help pharmaceutical companies design more effective drugs.

SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalJournal of Lipid Research·DateApr 11, 2016
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

How to make Web advertising more effective

Researchers found dynamic ads are more attention-grabbing than static ads, but it's not just about attention. Ads with kinetic property influence consumer perceptions of product innovation in products with small improvements, like tablets and smartphones. This effect is strongest in fast-changing industries.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalJournal of Marketing·DateOct 29, 2015

Eitan Tadmor receives Peter Henrici Prize

Eitan Tadmor, a renowned mathematician, has received the prestigious Peter Henrici Prize for his groundbreaking work on nonlinear partial differential equations. His research has had significant impacts on fields like fluid dynamics, image processing, and social dynamics.

SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·DateJul 29, 2015