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Phys.org / Science is best communicated through identity and culture: How researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities
Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately benefits from scientific ...
Phys.org / Low-income and diverse communities face 33% more air pollution in major northern cities, UK study shows
Low-income and ethnically diverse communities in post-industrial Northern English cities face up to 33% more air pollution than their neighbors in wealthier areas, according to new University of Sheffield research.
Phys.org / The world's first room-temperature continuous-wave UV-B laser diode on a sapphire substrate
Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) semiconductor lasers are highly sought for medical, biotechnology, and precision manufacturing applications; however, previous UV-B laser diodes were limited to pulsed operation or required cryogenic ...
Phys.org / Video: Why 'basic science' is the foundation of innovation
At first glance, some scientific research can seem, well, impractical. When physicists began exploring the strange, subatomic world of quantum mechanics a century ago, they weren't trying to build better medical tools or ...
Tech Xplore / The UK's offshore wind auction broke records, but its clean power target remains unrealistic
The UK government has just announced the results of its biggest-ever auction for new offshore wind projects. By doubling the budget at the eleventh hour, it managed to award contracts for a massive 8.4 gigawatts of new capacity. ...
Phys.org / Growing up alongside deadly fires inspired me to study them—and fight flames with swarms of drones
Growing up in Greece, wildfires were a constant presence each summer. In 2007, I remember watching TV footage of fires ravaging the Peloponnese peninsula and island of Evia, destroying forests and homes, taking lives. The ...
Medical Xpress / Novel liquid biopsy technology lowers barriers for more efficient cancer diagnostics
A novel liquid biopsy technology is set to advance cancer diagnostics and monitoring by overcoming the long-standing challenge of simultaneously achieving high sensitivity, broad coverage, and simple workflow. A team of researchers ...
Medical Xpress / Seniors with dementia being prescribed dangerous mind-altering drugs, study says
Many seniors with dementia are being put at risk by brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization, a new study says.
Phys.org / Mobile app forecasts future vineyard climates to help winegrowers adapt to change
What will the climate of a given region be like in 20, 30 or 50 years? Climate analogs provide a robust methodological framework to address this question by identifying regions whose current climate matches the future climate ...
Phys.org / Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect
The world's first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect Saturday, marking a historic moment for ocean conservation after nearly two decades of negotiations.
Medical Xpress / Five warning signs of diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong disease that affects almost 12% of people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many of these people are often undiagnosed, too, putting them at risk ...
Phys.org / Molecule deposition on 2D materials promotes defect healing and quality restoration
Researchers from the Institute of Physics in Zagreb have shown that depositing a thin layer of organic molecules on two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors can improve their optical properties and even repair defects. Their work, ...
