Newly devised static negative capacitor could improve computing
Researchers have created a permanent static 'negative capacitor,' a device believed to have been in violation of physical laws until about a decade ago.
Engineers develop concept for hybrid heavy-duty trucks
Researchers have devised a new way of powering heavy-duty trucks that could drastically curb pollution, increase efficiency, and reduce or even eliminate their net greenhouse gas emissions.
‘Electron shuttle’ protein plays key role in plant cell-wall construction
Scientists studying plant cell walls have discovered details of a protein involved in the assembly of lignin, a key cell-wall component. The protein acts as a targeted 'electron shuttle,' de..
Nutrients from food, not supplements, linked to lower risks of death, cancer
Researchers have found that adequate intake of certain nutrients from foods — but not supplements — is linked to a reduction in all-cause mortality. There was no association between dietary suppleme..
New intervention doubles quit rate among smokers with severe mental illness
Research has found a dedicated intervention to help people with severe mental illness stop smoking can double quit rates at six months compared to standard care.
Researchers develop first functional targeted inhibitors of peanut allergens
Researchers have effectively prevented the binding of peanut allergens with IgE to suppress the allergic reaction to peanuts using a first-in-class design of allergen-specific inhibitors.
Astronomers find evidence of a planet with a mass almost 13 times that of Jupiter
Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), in Chile's Atacama Desert, will help to obtain answers on the formation and evolution of these exotic environments, as well as the possibility of life there.
Spotted lanternflies found to be flyers, not gliders
The spotted lanternfly is not a strong or frequent flyer, weaknesses that may hinder its ability to travel long distances by air, according to researchers.
Patient shielding provides negligible benefits while increasing risks
A new study makes the case for why it is time to abandon the practice of patient shielding in radiology.
Testing how well water disinfectants damage antibiotic resistance genes
A team tested how well current water and wastewater disinfecting methods affect antibiotic resistance genes in bacterial DNA. While these methods work well to deter bacterial growth, they had varied s..