Graphene flexes its electronic muscles

Flexing graphene may be the most basic way to control its electrical properties… Read more Graphene flexes its electronic muscles

Water used for hydraulic fracturing varies widely across United States

The amount of water required to hydraulically fracture oil and gas wells varies… Read more Water used for hydraulic fracturing varies widely across United States

Biodegradable, flexible silicon transistors

Researchers have come up with a new solution to alleviate the environmental bur… Read more Biodegradable, flexible silicon transistors

Platelet-like particles boost clotting, slow bleeding

Tiny gel particles that can perform the same essential functions as platelets h… Read more Platelet-like particles boost clotting, slow bleeding

Smell fingerprints? Each person may have a unique sense of smell

Scientists have developed an 'olfactory fingerprint' test that may do m… Read more Smell fingerprints? Each person may have a unique sense of smell

Bioenergy in the Upper Rhine area: Potential for improvement

Scientists have analyzed the potentials of sustainable use of biomass on the Up… Read more Bioenergy in the Upper Rhine area: Potential for improvement

Recommendations for left atrial appendage occlusion

Experts have released a new overview on the implantation of left atrial appenda… Read more Recommendations for left atrial appendage occlusion

Aerodynamic effects can save tens of seconds in cycling time trials

Will the Tour de France prologue in Utrecht get the winner it deserves? New aer… Read more Aerodynamic effects can save tens of seconds in cycling time trials

Infant mortality rates could be lowered through improved medicine packaging designs

The usage of key medicines in developing countries could be significantly incre… Read more Infant mortality rates could be lowered through improved medicine packaging designs

Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor may take smartphone security to new level

A new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor measures 3-D image of your finger's sur… Read more Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor may take smartphone security to new level

New nanogenerator harvests power from rolling tires

Engineers have developed a nanogenerator that harvests energy from a car's … Read more New nanogenerator harvests power from rolling tires

The fear you experience playing video games is real, and you enjoy it

With the advent of video games, a frequently asked question has been whether we… Read more The fear you experience playing video games is real, and you enjoy it

Running with prosthetic lower-limbs: Advantage or disadvantage?

Researchers have been looking at the impact of lower-limb prosthetics on compet… Read more Running with prosthetic lower-limbs: Advantage or disadvantage?

Making new materials with micro-explosions

Scientists have made exotic new materials by creating laser-induced micro-explo… Read more Making new materials with micro-explosions

New method for rapid authentication of edible oils and screening of gutter oils

Researchers have developed a new method for rapid authentication of edible oils… Read more New method for rapid authentication of edible oils and screening of gutter oils

Highly-precise comparison of mercury and strontium optical lattice clocks

Scientists have developed a mercury-based optical lattice clock and measured th… Read more Highly-precise comparison of mercury and strontium optical lattice clocks

X-rays and electrons join forces to map catalytic reactions in real-time

A new technique reveals atomic-scale changes during catalytic reactions in real… Read more X-rays and electrons join forces to map catalytic reactions in real-time

Little faith in carbon capture in the EU and USA

Pessimism prevails about the future of carbon capture and storage in both the U… Read more Little faith in carbon capture in the EU and USA

Pupillary reflex enhanced by light inside blind spot

The human retina contains some 100 million photoreceptor cells. When these are … Read more Pupillary reflex enhanced by light inside blind spot

Concrete cracks heal themselves

In the human body, small wounds are easily treated by the body itself, requirin… Read more Concrete cracks heal themselves