Articles tagged with Research Funding
A new study shows that New Jersey's decal law for novice drivers has prevented over 1,600 crashes and helped enforce regulations. The law, which requires a red decal on license plates, led to a 9% decrease in crashes involving peer passengers.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new surface architecture that significantly improves the performance of condensers, turning steam back into water in powerplants. The design boosts hydrophobic surfaces, allowing droplets to move 10,000 times faster and increasing efficiency.
A new study by Professor Grant Brown and colleagues reveals that a fish's personality affects its ability to recall predator threats. Shy trout retain information about predator odors for up to eight days, while bold trout forget within 24 hours.
A study of 1,186 young people found that those who experienced recent victimization, such as peer-victimized youth, sexually assaulted, or maltreated, had significantly higher risks of suicidal ideation. Polyvictimization was also strongly associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts.
The SwRI Solar Instrument Pointing Platform (SSIPP) is a portable unit that will fly on new commercial manned suborbital craft, providing a stabilized view of the Sun to small instruments. SSIPP aims to reduce costs and accelerate innovation in space instrumentation by delivering common infrastructure and conditioned optical beams.
A new study found that sleep architecture, not just duration, affects hunger and food intake in healthy adults. Researchers discovered that shorter stages of deep sleep and less REM sleep are associated with higher hunger levels and increased calorie consumption from fat and carbohydrates.
A team of researchers at the Weizmann Institute has discovered how immune cells produce a wide range of receptors to fight different diseases. By analyzing the genetic sequences of lymphocyte receptors in mice, they found that the flexibility and length of DNA segments play a crucial role in determining the likelihood of two distant se...
Researchers from Benaroya Research Institute, Seattle Children's Research Institute, and University of Virginia are joining forces to study the genetic causes of Type 1 diabetes. The study aims to identify immunologic pathways involved in the disease, which can be targeted for diagnosis and therapy.
The Living Voters Guide has expanded to include fact-checking by Seattle Public Library staff, providing voters with credible information and signals as to what's believable. This initiative aims to promote constructive online debate and informed voting through a collaborative and user-friendly platform.
The USDA has announced a regional biofuels system in the Northeast, aimed at developing sustainable energy markets and creating jobs. The project, valued at $10 million, will focus on biomass supply chains for liquid transportation and aviation biofuels.
San Diego State University has received a $3.9 million Department of Energy grant to develop a full-scale testing device for its solar energy theory. The project aims to prove the concept on a scale used to generate electricity, potentially offering a more efficient way to produce solar energy.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have designed a new CO2 thickener that can increase the viscosity of pure CO2 by 100 times, allowing for more efficient oil extraction. This affordable technology has the potential to transform enhanced oil recovery methods, eliminating water injection and increasing oil production.
A new housing program will provide stable housing, interdisciplinary support, and vocational services to at-risk families. The five-year program aims to keep families whole and intact, challenging traditional views of housing as a factor in family stability.
Researchers have identified multiple genes that contribute to soybean resistance against the soybean cyst nematode, which causes hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of damage each year. By understanding how these genes interact and regulate expression, scientists may develop new methods for engineering artificial stronger resistance.
OU Outreach has received $20 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to establish two comprehensive centers supporting education reform in seven states. The centers will provide technical assistance and training to state departments of education, aiming to increase student achievement goals.
Hadrosaurs, herbivorous dinosaurs from the late Cretaceous period, had a complex tooth structure with six tissues instead of two. The discovery was made possible by collaborations between paleontologists and engineers using advanced testing tools.
Scientists at the University of Warwick have developed an organic solar cell with a high open circuit voltage, making it suitable for low-power electronic devices. The breakthrough technology has the potential to enable cheap, lightweight, and portable solar chargers that can be integrated into consumer electronics.
Researchers at Brown University have been awarded a $1.75 million grant to develop new catalysts for producing chemicals from carbon dioxide instead of fossil fuels. The goal is to reduce the chemical industry's carbon footprint and stabilize production costs.
Research suggests that people anticipating negative feelings from guilt are more likely to exhibit sympathetic and moral traits. This can lead to better business decisions and less unethical behavior in the workplace. Guilt-proneness is linked to lower counterproductive work behaviors, even after controlling for other factors.
A research team led by Professor Mike Stilman at Georgia Institute of Technology hopes to develop a robot that can use objects in its environment to accomplish high-level tasks. The project aims to create a robot capable of using everyday objects as tools, similar to MacGyver, to overcome complex challenges.
Researchers at Florida State University have received a $50,000 NSF grant for their mobile app project Meeting Point. The app uses road graphs and geometric algorithms to help businesses find the closest and cheapest meeting place, reducing time and costs.
Researchers discover cancerous mRNA's poly(A) tails can evade the body's safeguards, allowing it to escape regulatory mechanisms. This discovery opens up a new avenue for understanding how genes are activated or inactivated without mutations.
Researchers aim to develop an intervention to reduce alcohol-related violence in intimate relationships. The five-year study will examine the underlying factors behind alcohol intoxication and violence, a risk factor for intimate partner violence affecting nearly 40% of US adults.
Researchers will develop computer code to model the complex conditions at the edge of fusion plasmas, which could help design and operate facilities for generating electricity from fusion. The validated model could guide developers of next-generation fusion facilities, including ITER.
The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering has won its sixth NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award, with assistant professor Jeffrey Rimer receiving a $400,000 grant to further his research on zeolites. The award aims to develop a rational system for creating molecules that can tailor the growth of specific zeolites.
Kostas Skenderis, a University of Southampton professor, has been awarded a $175,000 grant to investigate the laws of physics at the beginning of time and space. He aims to combine Einstein's theory with quantum physics to develop a new holographic theory for the early universe.
Michigan State University is providing a $1.5 million grant to help India develop online tools for carbon monitoring and measurement. The project aims to enhance the country's forest management and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Dr. Yu Zhang is developing a prototype glass-zirconia composite crown with a predominantly glass surface, which he believes will be less susceptible to fractures due to its design. The new crowns could potentially reduce the risk of porcelain-veneered zirconia restorations developing fractures within three years.
A five-year study funded by NASA Astrobiology Institute aims to detect and study deep subsurface microbial life on Earth and beyond. Researchers will test instrumentation in extreme environments like Death Valley and oceanic crust.
Astronomers report the discovery of S0-102, a star with an extremely short orbit near the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's galactic center. The study aims to test Einstein's theory of general relativity and reveal the fabric of space and time around a black hole.
A new research project led by University of Minnesota scientists could lead to the development of sustainable, drought-resistant turf grasses. The project, funded by a $2.1 million grant, aims to breed low-input grasses that require less water, fertilizer, and pesticide.
A new test, Esophageal String Test (EST), uses a string that stretches through the esophagus to monitor eosinophilic esophagitis treatment. This non-invasive test can accurately diagnose EoE as effectively as endoscopy with biopsy, potentially reducing complications and improving patient care.
The George Washington University (GWU) and University of Maryland have received a $916,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop faster and more secure data transfer solutions for their research data. The two-year project aims to reduce costs and increase efficiency in data shipping methods.
The Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research will continue its work to improve the health of older minorities through education, scholarship, and research. The center's fourth five-year renewal will allow it to investigate why older urban minorities suffer from poorer health than their Caucasian counterparts.
Researchers will examine climate-water-land use interactions in the Minnesota River Basin to predict and mitigate changes. The project aims to develop a framework guiding decision-making toward a resilient environment.
A pair of MSU-led projects aim to support Michigan National Guard members and their families by studying resiliency in military families and training mental health counselors to work with them. The projects are expected to help the military improve reintegration efforts and prevention and treatment programs.
Kansas State University assistant professor Carlos Trallero has received two prestigious national awards for his research on quantum laws. He will use nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation to buy a world-class femtosecond laser.
Researchers will investigate how cybercriminals make money, interact with victims and defenders, and establish relationships among thieves. The project aims to identify opportunities for interventions and defenses against cybercrime by understanding the human factor in security.
A new study finds that only 42% of patients with advanced non-malignant conditions prefer to die at home, while living alone reduces the chance of home death. Providing professional home care support can increase the chances of dying at home, according to researchers.
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have discovered a low-cost new material called NOTT-300 that can capture CO2 and SO2 with high efficiency and selectivity. The material has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a low-carbon economy.
Tropical cyclones in the Arabian Sea have intensified since 1997, attributed to decreased vertical wind shear. The earlier occurrence of these storms is linked to a warming Asian landmass and an advanced southwesterly monsoon onset. This shift creates more favorable conditions for tropical cyclone formation and intensification.
A UT Arlington civil engineering assistant professor is teaming up with a private sector engineer to develop a tool for rehabilitating manholes. The project aims to improve the structural capabilities of common manhole materials and provide vital information for decision-makers.
The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Nursing and School of Social Work will use a $900,000 grant to develop an interprofessional education program for graduate students. The program will focus on teaching nurses and social workers to work collaboratively through in-person collaboration, virtual meetings, and simulations.
A new sensor and monitoring system is being developed to enable consumers to monitor their energy, gas, and water use, saving them money. The system, funded by the NSF, uses pervasive computing technology to provide homeowners and businesses with real-time insights into their resource consumption.
A Clemson University physics professor will lead a team to develop novel electrochemical capacitors with scalability blueprints. The project aims to create high-energy storage devices superior to existing ones.
The University of South Florida has been awarded a $1 million grant by the U.S. Commerce Department to support new web and mobile app ventures, aiming to create hundreds of high-wage jobs in the region. The grant will also help at least 50 Florida-based startup companies secure early-stage funding.
The study, published in Science, measured isotopes of nobelium and lawrence using a particle accelerator at the GSI. This provides useful data on the nuclear structure of these undiscovered elements, potentially helping to locate the 'Island of Stability', a theoretical region of highly stable super-heavy elements.
The ecoATM system uses AI to evaluate devices, determine market value and offer recycling options. Three-fourths of collected phones find new homes, while rare earth elements are reclaimed and toxic components are recycled.
A study by Vanderbilt University psychologists found that women are better than men at recognizing living organisms, such as birds and animals. In contrast, men tend to perform better in recognizing vehicles like cars and airplanes.
Nine Stanford researchers received seed grants to explore promising new technologies in clean energy and energy efficiency. These projects include the development of high-performance batteries, ultrathin solar cells, and methods for capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide. The research has the potential to impact energy production and use...
The American Society of Nephrology has identified five recommendations for reducing unnecessary medical interventions, including avoiding routine cancer screening and administering erythropoiesis stimulating agents in chronic kidney disease patients. By implementing these guidelines, healthcare costs can be lowered and patient care imp...
Researchers at Benaroya Research Institute will receive $4.7 million in grants to study immune function and develop new therapies for autoimmunity prevention. The goals include understanding how the immune system becomes unbalanced in individuals with autoimmune diseases.
Researchers developed a method to measure mercury and other toxic metals in fluids using nano-velcro, which can detect methyl mercury at record-breaking accuracy. The device is cheap, easy to use and may lead to safer foods on the dinner table.
The University of British Columbia has secured over $20 million in funding to combat neglected global diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Research projects include a $7M grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study pre-eclampsia and a project to improve nutrition in rural Cambodia.
A new study links forest greenness in the western United States to fluctuating year-to-year snowpack extent, with mid-elevation mountain ecosystems found to be most sensitive to rising temperatures and changes in precipitation and snowmelt. The research provides important insights into the tipping point between water-limited forests an...
The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) has been awarded a $810,000 grant to develop a cyberinfrastructure for rapidly sharing and streaming scientific visualizations. The project aims to provide an essential component in computational research and the current high-performance computing infrastructure.
A Swiss-American team has developed a simple, inexpensive system to detect heavy metal pollutants like mercury in water and fish. The new method uses nanoparticles with tiny hairs that can trap toxic substances, enabling accurate measurements at unprecedentedly small concentrations.
The International Light-Cone Advisory Committee (ILCAC) has awarded two Gary McCartor Travel Awards to PhD students Lekha Adhikari and Christian A. Cruz-Santiago. The fellowships enable them to attend leading conferences in Cracow, Poland, and Delhi, India, and support young physicists in memory of physicist Gary McCartor.
Nautricity, a Glasgow-based university spin-out, has been awarded £1.4 million to test its innovative CoRMaT tidal current turbine in the Scottish sea. The award is part of a £7.9 million funding package aimed at stimulating innovation and investment in Scotland's marine energy market.
A Case Western Reserve University study found that AA-related Helping activities significantly lower alcohol use and increase interest in others over time. Participation in these activities also correlates with increased step-work and meeting attendance, strengthening the commitment to the program.