Science & Technology
An on-chip time-lens generates ultrafast pulses
Researchers have developed a high-performance, on-chip femtosecond pulse source using a time lens.
Researchers design ‘prodrug’ that targets cancer cells’ big appetite for glutamine, leaving healthy cells unharmed
Researchers have revamped an anti-cancer drug to better target cancer cells and leave healthy tissues unharmed.
Light-matter interactions on sub-nanometer scales unlocked, leading to ‘picophotonics’
Researchers have discovered new waves with picometer-scale spatial variations of electromagnetic fields which can propagate in semiconductors like silicon.
How history can affect the success and failure of ecological restoration
Ecologists have shown that efforts to restore prairies can have vastly different outcomes in terms of their biodiversity and functionality when the only variable is the year a prairie is planted.
Where humans live, microplastics end up in rivers
Scientists shows that human proximity is the best indicator of microplastics being found in the Meramec River in Missouri.
The ocean in a cup: Environmental DNA successfully captures marine biodiversity
Environmental DNA left behind by ocean animals can be measured to inventory the marine life in a particular area.
Are climate change and air pollution making neurologic diseases worse?
People with neurologic diseases like headache, dementia, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease may experience worsening symptoms due to climate change, according to a scoping review of research. The review also found that stroke may become mo…
Risk of seizures is higher after COVID-19 than after influenza, study finds
People who have a COVID-19 infection are more likely to develop seizures or epilepsy within the next six months than people who have an influenza infection, according to a new study.
Study yields clues to why Alzheimer’s disease damages certain parts of the brain
A study yields clues to why certain parts of the brain are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s damage. It comes down to the gene APOE, the greatest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. The parts of the brain where APOE is most active are the…
A low-cost robot ready for any obstacle
Researchers have designed a robotic system that enables a low-cost and relatively small legged robot to climb and descend stairs nearly its height; traverse rocky, slippery, uneven, steep and varied terrain; walk across gaps; scale rocks and curbs; and…
Empowering social media users to assess content helps fight misinformation
Researchers built a prototype social media platform to study the effects of giving users more agency to assess content for accuracy and control the posts they see based on accuracy assessments from others. Users were able to make accurate assessments, …
Got the sniffles? Here’s how to make the right decision around family gatherings
A new study of 13,000 people from seven countries find that when people take a moment to reflect on the consequences of their actions, they err on the side of reducing others’ health risks.
Deadly coral disease in Florida, Caribbean may be transported in ship hulls, study finds
A new study suggests that ships may be spreading a deadly coral disease across Florida and the Caribbean. The findings could help establish testing and treatment methods to mitigate the risk of further disease spread.
Is ayahuasca safe? New study tallies adverse events
There is a high rate of adverse physical effects and challenging psychological effects from using the plant-based psychoactive ayahuasca, though they are generally not severe, according to a new study.
Mums’ activity levels may depend on number and ages of children
Less than half of mums meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity — and mothers of younger children manage to do the least, researchers have found.