BiologyClimate Change Fueled the Growth of West Nile Virus in Europe Researchers explain how climate change contributes to the spatial spread of West Nile virus in Europe, a pathogen that poses a new public health concern…
ChemistryCost-effective, Carbon-neutral Biofuels are finally Feasible When it comes to producing fuel from plants, the first step has always been the most difficult: breaking down plant materials. A new study discovers…
TechnologyA New Global Benchmark for CIGS Solar Cells Uppsala University now holds the global record for electrical energy generation using CIGS solar cells. The new world record stands at 23.64 percent efficiency. An…
BiologyCrop Plant Asexual Propagation becomes more Feasible When female gametes in plants become fertilized, a signal from the sperm initiates cell division, resulting in the creation of new plant seeds. This activation…
PhysicsPhysicists Build more Effective Solar Cells Paderborn University physicists used complicated computer simulations to create a novel design for solar cells that are substantially more efficient than prior models. Tetracene, a…
AgriculturePotassium Depletion in Soils Threatens Global Agriculture Yields Potassium deficiency in agricultural soils is a mostly unknown but potentially substantial threat to global food security if not addressed, according to new research conducted…
TechnologyScientists create an Ultra-thin, Minimally Invasive Pacemaker Operated by Light A team of researchers has created a wireless gadget driven by light that can be implanted to control cardiovascular or brain function in the body.…
EngineeringDeveloping a Covering for Disease-free Produce Texas A&M researchers use food-grade wax and essential oils to protect vegetables from pathogens. Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, a chemical engineering professor, has collaborated with horticultural…
AstronomySpace Solar Power Project completes First in-space Trip with Triumphs and Lessons A 10-month expedition proved three aspects of the proposal to send solar power from space to Earth. Caltech’s orbit Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD-1) went into…
AgricultureWeedy Rice gains Competitive Advantage from its Wild Companions Weedy rice is an agricultural pest that has a worldwide economic impact. It is an aggressive weed that outcompetes cultivated rice, resulting in output losses…
HealthBoth Cheap and Pricey Treatments prevented Migraines A new study offers insight into what works best to prevent migraine attacks and unexpectedly, cheaper medications performed just as well as more expensive ones.…
HealthCommon Headaches caused by Inflammation of the Neck According to a study presented today at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting, researchers have found objective proof of how the neck muscles…