Experimental compound counters diabetic complications
An experimental compound reduced complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in mice -- not by lowering blood sugar -- but by countering its consequences, a new study finds......»»
Exploring common types of feline mange
Mange is a skin disease that can compromise a pet's well-being, leading to discomfort and potential health complications. Though it is a more common condition for dogs, cats can also be at risk, which is why owners should familiarize themselves with.....»»
Experimental antibiotic kills deadly superbug, opens whole new class of drugs
The relatively large molecule clogs a transport system, leading to lethal toxicity. Enlarge / This Scanning Electron Microscope image depicts several clusters of aerobic Gram-negative, non-motile Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria.....»»
Early Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain—and AI is already on the case
Experimental AI image generator trained on Disney's 1928 cartoons can make eldritch horrors. Enlarge / AI-generated results of a gangster Mickey Mouse, Eldritch Horror Mickey Mouse, and Basketball Mickey Mouse created by a model.....»»
Collaborative review unveils the potential of graphene in advancing nitride semiconductor technology
In a comprehensive review, researchers from Soochow University, Beijing Graphene Institute and Xiamen Silan Advanced Compound Semiconductor Co., Ltd. have collaborated to provide a systematic overview of the progress and potential applications of gra.....»»
Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launch on Thursday night
SpaceX has successfully launched its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket on a mission to deploy an experimental space place for the U.S. Space Force......»»
Adding a small amount of solid carbon to copper boosts its conductivity
A common carbon compound is enabling remarkable performance enhancements when mixed in just the right proportion with copper to make electrical wires. It's a phenomenon that defies conventional wisdom about how metals conduct electricity......»»
Ultra-small, shape-shifting GEMS offer an easier and cheaper way to improve MRI imaging
Microscopic magnetic probes that change shape in response to their environment may greatly enhance magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, producing the probes, which are still experimental and have not yet been used in humans, has required access.....»»
Researchers identify protein with DYRK1A-inhibiting effect that may have implications for Down syndrome
Down syndrome, a congenital disorder stemming from abnormal cell division and differentiation, is most common in newborns fated to neurodevelopmental delays and other health complications......»»
A bacterial toolkit for colonizing plants
Using a novel experimental approach, Max Planck researchers have discovered a core set of genes required by commensal bacteria to colonize their plant hosts. The findings published in Nature Communications may have broad relevance for understanding h.....»»
First observation of how water molecules move near a metal electrode
A collaborative team of experimental and computational physical chemists from South Korea and the United States has made an important discovery in the field of electrochemistry, shedding light on the movement of water molecules near metal electrodes......»»
SpaceX reveals new launch date for fifth attempt at Falcon Heavy mission
SpaceX has revealed a new target launch date for a mission that will see its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket carry an experimental space plane to orbit......»»
Reviewing the state of research into 2D noble metal-based intermetallic compound electrocatalysts
As demand grows for more sustainable and efficient energy generation, electrochemical energy conversion technologies that rely on electrocatalysis stand out as promising alternatives. Research into the best type of electrocatalysts is ongoing......»»
Research reveals a rare enzyme role change with bacterial defense system assembly
Scientists have revealed a never-before-seen phenomenon in a protein: Alone, the enzyme processes DNA and RNA but, when bound to another protein as part of a defense system, interacts with a completely different type of compound to help bacteria comm.....»»
Making precision calculations at the cusp of the high-luminosity LHC era
There are many open questions about the Standard Model of particle physics (SM), which is currently the best description we have of the world of particle physics. Experimental and theoretical physicists vie with each other in a healthy competition to.....»»
Research progress in pump-probe experiments at high-intensity laser facilities
The reaction kinetics of energetic materials is a key factor in determining the detonation characteristics and safety. The complexity of the reaction process and the lack of experimental means remain a notable challenge in experimental research and f.....»»
How to watch the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch U.S. space plane to orbit on Sunday
SpaceX is about to launch its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket for the eighth time, carrying an experimental space plane to orbit for the U.S. Space Force......»»
How to watch SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch U.S. space plane to orbit on Sunday
SpaceX is about to launch its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket for the eighth time, carrying an experimental space plane to orbit for the U.S. Space Force......»»
When research study materials don"t speak their participants" language, data can get lost in translation
Imagine your mother has cancer. You just heard about a promising new experimental treatment and want to enroll her in the study. However, your mother immigrated to the U.S. as an adult and speaks limited English. When you reach out to the research te.....»»
Veteran CDK sales exec Mark Hnilicka dies at 71
Hnilicka, who died of complications from Alzheimer's, was a 35-year veteran employee and leader going back to CDK's earlier incarnation as ADP's Dealer Services business......»»
Harvesting more solar energy with two-dimensional supercrystals
When Emiliano Cortés goes hunting for sunlight, he doesn't use gigantic mirrors or sprawling solar farms. Quite the contrary, the professor of experimental physics and energy conversion at LMU dives into the nanocosmos......»»