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Tech Xplore / Video: Electrical control of a metal-mediated DNA memory
DNA stores our genetic code. What if it could also be integrated with electronics to store and read other information? Scientists have been investigating how to store data in DNA, but retrieving the information remains a ...
Tech Xplore / Why some green solutions can increase emissions
New research study from King's Business School argues that some circular economy strategies can increase emissions rather than reduce them. Published in the British Journal of Management, the article presents a framework ...
Medical Xpress / One protein, two roles: Study shows how Adgrl2 helps build brain connections and blood vessels
The communication network in the developing brain builds when neurons partner up to form contact points called synapses, allowing signals to pass from one cell to another. At the same time, a web of blood vessels builds the ...
Phys.org / Physics can be hard: Mindfulness may help, research suggests
The high stakes and intimidating reputation of physics classes can lead to plenty of stress for students new to the discipline. In fact, many students say it feels psychologically threatening, leading to worry and self-doubt.
Phys.org / Improving animal welfare in the lab: AI helps better detect pain
At first glance, the white plastic box with a bright orange floor looks like something for storing children's toys. However, the box isn't used to store Lego bricks; it contains real mice—with the aim of minimizing their ...
Phys.org / Ancient amber reveals a true bug equipped with claws, a highly unusual feature
Amber from the Kachin region of Myanmar has preserved a wealth of fossils, offering insights into the diversity of the Cretaceous fauna of a 100-million-year-old forest ecosystem. The site continues to yield previously unknown ...
Tech Xplore / Extreme-weather design helps desert renewable grids avoid power shortfalls
Reliable electricity supply is vital in desert locations, where maintaining cooling systems during heat waves can be essential for human health. For communities considering a shift to renewable energy, accounting for extreme ...
Medical Xpress / Study identifies new treatment targets for vascular dementia
A new study led by researchers at UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has identified potential biological targets that could help guide future research into treatments for vascular dementia—a common and serious ...
Tech Xplore / AI's power bill just got easier to predict before the next data center surge
Due to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, it is estimated that data centers will consume up to 12% of total U.S. electricity by 2028, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Improving data center ...
Tech Xplore / Blockchain study highlights sharp energy savings shift in newer systems
A new academic study has found that newer forms of blockchain technology could significantly cut the vast energy consumption associated with digital currencies, addressing one of the sector's most persistent criticisms. Published ...
Tech Xplore / Cyclists feel safer than they really are on busy streets, study finds
Cyclists can feel safe at the very moment they are most at risk, according to new Monash research that could reshape how cities design shared streets. The study, published in Accident Analysis & Prevention, found that after ...
Tech Xplore / BikeButler map creates personalized routes for riders based on preferences like speed limits and road conditions
Even though he wanted to bike commute from his Capitol Hill home to the University of Washington, Jared Hwang often took transit because he struggled to find a good bike route. Apps like Google Maps and Strava might suggest ...
