Ultra-thin lenses that make infrared light visible
Physicists have developed a lens with 'magic' properties. Ultra-thin, it can transform infrared light into visible light by halving the wave...
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Combination therapy can prolong life in severe heart disease
Aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis) with concomitant cardiac amyloidosis is a severe heart disease of old age that is associated with a high risk...
The sweet spot: sugar-based sensors to revolutionize snake venom detection
Researchers have published the first example of a synthetic sugar detection test for snake venom, offering a new route to rapid diagnosis and better a...
Still on the right track? Researchers enable reliable monitoring of the Paris climate goals
Global warming is continuously advancing. How quickly this will happen can now be predicted more accurately than ever before, thanks to a method devel...
Coastal flooding more frequent than previously thought
Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, according to a new study. The study also found major flaws with t...
Webb reveals the origin of the ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121b
Tracing the origin of an ultra-hot exoplanet: The chemical composition of WASP-121b suggests that it formed in a cool zone of its natal disc, comparab...
Brain training game offers new hope for drug-free pain management
A trial of an interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain -- offering hope for a ne...
Nitrogen loss on sandy shores: The big impact of tiny anoxic pockets
Some microbes living on sand grains use up all the oxygen around them. Their neighbors, left without oxygen, make the best of it: They use nitrate in ...
Attachment theory: A new lens for understanding human-AI relationships
Human-AI interactions are well understood in terms of trust and companionship. However, the role of attachment and experiences in such relationships i...
Self-powered artificial synapse mimics human color vision
Despite advances in machine vision, processing visual data requires substantial computing resources and energy, limiting deployment in edge devices. N...
Dancing brainwaves: How sound reshapes your brain networks in real time
What happens inside your brain when you hear a steady rhythm or musical tone? According to a new study, your brain doesn't just hear it -- it reo...
Student discovers long-awaited mystery fungus sought by LSD's inventor
Making a discovery with the potential for innovative applications in pharmaceutical development, a microbiology student has found a long sought-after ...
Synthetic compound shows promise against multidrug resistance
Researchers have synthesized a new compound called infuzide that shows activity against resistant strains of pathogens....
Researchers recreate ancient Egyptian blues
Researchers have recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago....
Immune system discovery reveals potential solution to Alzheimer's
A new way of thinking about Alzheimer's disease has yielded a discovery that could be the key to stopping the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer...
Discovery could boost solid-state battery performance
Researchers have discovered that the mixing of small particles between two solid electrolytes can generate an effect called a 'space charge layer...
Researchers use deep learning to predict flooding this hurricane season
Researchers have developed a deep learning model called LSTM-SAM that predicts extreme water levels from tropical cyclones more efficiently and accura...
New laser smaller than a penny can measure objects at ultrafast rates
Researchers have engineered a laser device smaller than a penny that they say could power everything from the LiDAR systems used in self-driving vehic...
Insect protein blocks bacterial infection
Scientists have reported use of antibacterial coatings made from resilin-mimetic proteins to fully block bacteria from attaching to a surface. A prote...
Human-caused dust events are linked to fallow farmland
California Central Valley, which is known for the agriculture that produces much of the nation's fruits, vegetables and nuts, is a major contribu...