Cellulose, abundantly available from plant biomass, can be converted into molecules used to make a new class of recyclable polymers, to sustainably replace some plastics. Cellulose, abundantly available from plant biomass, can be converted into molecules used to make a new class of recyclable polymers, to sustainably replace some plastics. Cellulose, abundantly available from plant biomass, …
A research team has developed a technique that enables the nanoscale observation of heat propagation paths and behavior within material specimens. This was achieved using a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) capable of emitting a pulsed electron beam and a nanosized thermocouple — a high-precision temperature measurement device. A research team has developed a technique …
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A new way to make an important ingredient for plastics, adhesives, carpet fibers, household cleaners and more from natural gas could reduce manufacturing costs in a post-petroleum economy by millions of dollars, thanks to a new chemical reactor. A new way to make an important ingredient for plastics, adhesives, carpet fibers, household cleaners and more …
Though vapes have been heralded as a ‘safer’ way to consume either nicotine or cannabis, they present their own suite of risks that are being revealed through increasing regulation. Now, scientists have discovered that nano-sized toxic metal particles can be present in cannabis vaping liquids even before any heating occurs, and the effect is worse …
A powerful new tool in artificial intelligence is able to predict whether someone is willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. A powerful new tool in artificial intelligence is able to predict whether someone is willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. A powerful new tool in artificial intelligence is able to predict whether someone is willing to …
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A new study has found human brains are getting bigger. The increased size may lead to a brain reserve, potentially reducing the risk of dementia. A new study has found human brains are getting bigger. The increased size may lead to a brain reserve, potentially reducing the risk of dementia. A new study has found human …
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Food insecurity among college students is associated with negative physical and mental health and lower academic performance and graduation rates. A recent research study investigates why over half of college students eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the largest food assistance program in the US — do not apply. Food insecurity among …
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New research has found that venetoclax, a medication currently approved for leukemia, has benefits for patients with multiple myeloma when used in combination with another drug. This discovery offers a new avenue of treatment options for the currently incurable disease. New research has found that venetoclax, a medication currently approved for leukemia, has benefits for …
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For centuries, the Cerne Giant, a figure carved into a hillside in Dorset, has fascinated locals and visitors to the area. A new paper proposes that the Cerne Giant can in fact be dated to the early Middle Ages, and, as a result, its cultural context and significance more clearly understood. For centuries, the Cerne …
When officials make tough calls on which areas to prioritize for conservation, biodiversity is often their top consideration. But there are several types of diversity, and not all of them overlap perfectly. In a new study, researchers analyzed 20-years’ worth of U.S. Forest Service data and show that the simplest measure of diversity is the …