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The role stem cells play in hair loss is one scientists continue to investigate from all kinds of angles, and a new study has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism by which they influence follicle health. The discovery demonstrates how these cells c… Continue reading Maintaining stem cell stickiness could be the key to battling baldness
Over the past few years we have seen a string a studies shed light on the way we can continue to learn and form memories while we sleep. A new paper deepens our understanding of the relationship between slumber and brain function by demonstrating how s… Continue reading Sound cues during sleep found to drive development of new motor skills
Engineers at Northwestern University have given microchips a new ability – the power of flight. Inspired by wind-dispersed seeds, these “microfliers” are shaped like tiny propellers to catch the wind, and may be the smallest flying structures ever made… Continue reading Helicopter-shaped microchip is smallest flying structure ever built
Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are shaping up as one of the toughest slices of the emissions pie to eliminate – and even if they’re a relatively small slice (about 1.7 percent of total global emissions), they still need to be dealt w… Continue reading Innovative partitioned fuel tank promises emissions-free shipping
Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a new thermoelectric material that may be the most efficient one yet. The new and improved polycrystalline form of purified tin selenide has all the right properties to make it a practical material fo… Continue reading Extremely efficient thermoelectric material recycles waste heat
Detecting gravitational waves from collisions between two black holes or two neutron stars is becoming almost mundane, but now astronomers have detected the final piece of the trifecta – a black hole swallowing a neutron star. Two separate events rolle… Continue reading Gravitational wave trifecta completed as black holes eat neutron stars
In a breakthrough that could greatly ease the burden for patients recovering from cardiac surgery, scientists have developed a new type of temporary pacemaker that never needs to be removed. The world-first device does away with lead and batteries in f… Continue reading World’s first transient pacemaker dissolves in the body after use
As scientists work to shore up the strength and durability of concrete, it mightn’t come as a huge surprise that the wonder material graphene is proving to be a promising additive. As the world’s strongest artificial material, it may have a lot to offe… Continue reading Durable concrete uses graphene particles to fend off water and cracks
The phosphate found in the Earth’s crust is a key ingredient for the growth of aquatic plants and animals, but human activity is washing far too much of it into our waterways. One consequence of this is the algae blooms that coat the surface of some la… Continue reading Adaptable sponge soaks up phosphate from polluted waterways for reuse
When someone has a problematic skin condition, the affected skin is typically either stiffer or softer than normal. A new sensor has been shown to detect such differences, potentially allowing doctors to diagnose problems more quickly and easily.Contin… Continue reading Skin-buzzing sensor detects psoriasis, and potentially other disorders