Science & Technology
3D ‘assembloid’ shows how SARS-CoV-2 infects brain cells
Researchers have produced a stem cell model that demonstrates a potential route of entry of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, into the human brain.
Hydrogel composite developed to help protective gear rapidly degrade toxic nerve agents
Scientists have developed a hydrogel integrated with zirconium-based robust metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that rapidly degrades organophosphate-based nerve agents used in chemical warfare. Unlike existing powdered MOF adsorbents, this hydrogel compos…
Opening the gate to the next generation of information processing
Scientists have devised a means of achieving improved information processing with a new technology for effective gate operation. This technology has applications in classical electronics as well as quantum computing, communications and sensing.
Study puts charge into drive for sustainable lithium production
A new study has yielded critical fresh insights into the lithium production process and how it relates to long-term environmental sustainability, particularly in the area of transportation with batteries and electric vehicles.
Business use of avatars
An associate professor of marketing says digital avatars can replace a sales force and customer service employees at a fraction of the cost.
Study reveals new aspects of gingivitis and body’s response
Researchers have identified and classified how different people respond to the accumulation of dental plaque.
Researchers begin to unravel the mysteries of kombucha fermentation
Scientists are beginning to unravel the key microorganisms that contribute to the fermentation of kombucha, research that is already aiding large-scale kombucha producers in the fast-growing industry.
Compound derived from turmeric essential oil has neuroprotective properties
Researchers have found that a component derived from turmeric essential oil, ar-turmerone, and its derivatives act directly on dopaminergic neurons to exert a neuroprotective effect on tissue cultures of a Parkinson’s disease model. The effect appears …
Tamarind shells converted into an energy source for vehicles
A team of scientists has found a way to process tamarind shells which are rich in carbon, converting the waste material into carbon nanosheets, which are a key component of supercapacitors – energy storage devices that are used in automobiles, buses, e…
Hard to swallow: Coral cells seen engulfing algae
Scientists have seen stony coral cells engulf dinoflagellates – single-celled, photosynthetic algae that are crucial for keeping coral alive. The researchers cultured endoderm-like cells from the stony coral, Acropora tenuis. Around 40% of coral cells …