Researchers investigated how solar reflective coatings on select Los Angeles city streets affected radiant heat and, in turn, pedestrians’ comfort…
Polymer composite could serve as lighter, non-toxic radiation shielding
A new study suggests that a polymer compound embedded with bismuth trioxide particles holds tremendous potential for replacing conventional radiation…
Researchers ID target for colorectal cancer immunotherapy
Researchers have identified a target for colorectal cancer immunotherapy.
After Months Apart, Mother’s Day Visits Through a Doorway
At a Los Angeles nursing home, families got their first chance to see Mom since the lockdown began — as…
After Months Apart, Mother’s Day Visits Through a Doorway
At a Los Angeles nursing home, families got their first chance to see Mom since the lockdown began — as…
Single-cell RNA seq developed to accurately quantify cell-specific drug effects in pancreatic islets
Researchers have developed a method to accurately assess the effect of specific drugs in isolated pancreatic tissue by using a…
COVID-19 lockdowns significantly impacting global air quality
Levels of two major air pollutants have been drastically reduced since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but…
New AI diagnostic can predict COVID-19 without testing
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence diagnostic that can predict whether someone is likely to have COVID-19 based on their…
Artificial synapses on design
Memristive devices behave similarly to neurons in the brain. Researchers have now discovered how to systematically control the functional behaviour…
Using self-nudging to make better choices
A behavioral science technique to improve self-control.