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…
EnvironmentCold-water Coral confines itself on Mountains in the Deep Ocean Corals hunting for food in the cold, dark waters of the deep sea are building ever-higher mountains to get closer to their food source. However,…
EnvironmentBig Innovative Idea Introduced with the help of Little Plankton A novel model connects the rules of life at the individual and ecological levels, potentially opening up new areas of research in ecology, global change…
PsychologyChildhood Trauma is linked to Adult Headaches People who have suffered traumatic events in childhood, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, may be more prone to develop headache disorders as adults,…
EngineeringResearchers use Remote Mapping to Map Crops Field by Field A new approach can remotely map crop kinds in low- and middle-income countries with little agricultural data. The maps will assist scientists and policymakers in…