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Tech Xplore / Hydrogel coating for solar panels boosts power generation efficiency
A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a simple and affordable hydrogel coating that not only enhances the heat dissipation in solar panels for cooling their "hot spots" effectively, ...
Medical Xpress / Rapamycin helps protect immune cells against DNA damage
As people age, their immune systems deteriorate. This makes them more susceptible to infections and can mean that vaccines are less effective. New research carried out by Dr. Loren Kell at NDORMS shows that immune cells in ...
Phys.org / Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You're not alone
Journalist Ira Glass, who hosts the NPR show "This American Life," is not a computer scientist. He doesn't work at Google, Apple or Nvidia. But he does have a great ear for useful phrases, and in 2024 he organized an entire ...
Medical Xpress / Pollen exposure linked to worse quality of life for chronic sinus infection sufferers
The results of a pilot study suggest that long-term exposure to higher pollen levels leads to worse symptoms and quality of life for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. For the 103 patients studied, levels of ragweed pollen ...
Medical Xpress / Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles—a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health
If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger.
Phys.org / Personalized library model adapts book recommendations to readers' changing knowledge
University libraries hold vast collections of scholarly work, yet most academic books are borrowed only a handful of times each year. A study published in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology ...
Phys.org / Q&A: Why are icy surfaces slippery?
Winter Storm Fern, a rare convergence of Arctic cold and Southwest moisture, seems set to bring Arctic weather to many parts of the U.S. this weekend. With it, storm warnings included familiar messages: slow down, watch for ...
Medical Xpress / Cannabis-infused beverages may help people cut back on alcohol consumption
Cannabis-infused beverages may provide a unique opportunity for helping people drink less alcohol, according to the findings of a small study led by public health researchers from the University at Buffalo.
Tech Xplore / EU says WhatsApp to face stricter content rules
WhatsApp is set to face greater EU scrutiny after the European Commission on Monday added the platform to its list of digital firms big enough to face stricter content rules.
Phys.org / US hospitality and tourism professors don't reflect the diversity of the industry they serve
White and male professors continue to dominate U.S. hospitality and tourism education programs, our new research has found, even as the industry is growing increasingly diverse. This imbalance raises questions about who shapes ...
Phys.org / Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here's how psychology says you can shift the dynamic
Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or resentment. At some point, each of us is faced with a clingy child, a dramatic friend, a partner who ...
Medical Xpress / Creatine for women: Should you add this supplement into your diet?
Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements out there. It's shown to help build muscle and improve strength, boost speed and power in athletes and benefit sports performance all around.
