Gerry Roberts

Algae-Based Artificial Leaves from 3D Printing May Be Used to Produce Oxygen on Mars

05.06.2021 06:10 AM

Researchers at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands created a 3D bioprint of an artificial leaf that has a wide range of applications, such as in space missions.

It’s a Kind of Magic! Researchers Make Versatile Quantum Devices Out of Graphene

05.06.2021 05:50 AM

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned its "magic" angle material made of graphene into versatile quantum computing devices.

Sinovac Vaccine Effective But Lacks Quality Data on Adverse Effects, WHO Says

05.06.2021 05:00 AM

The World Health Organization has declared China's Sinovac vaccine as efficacious in preventing COVID-19 in adults 18 to 59 years old, yet the health body notes the lack of quality data on adverse effects on high-risk groups.

Studying Protein Levels in Aging Kidneys Could Lead to Better Treatments

05.05.2021 23:57 PM

Researchers note that studying the change in protein levels in aging kidneys combined with analyzing the transcription of genes will give a better picture of the processes affecting the vital organ.

Genetic Testing Identifies New Species of Fanged Frog in the Philippines

05.05.2021 21:59 PM

Researchers at the University of Kansas genetically tested fanged frogs from Mindoro Island in the Philippines and found that they are a new species.

Novel Gene Therapy Seen to Preserve Memory, Learning Functions in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients

05.05.2021 07:24 AM

Researchers at the University of California - San Diego have successfully tested using mouse models a potential gene therapy for Alzheimer's Disease that preserves memory and learning abilities.

Dunbar’s Theory Limiting Humans with 150 Friends, Stable Relationships Questioned

05.05.2021 07:00 AM

Researchers from Stockholm University debunked the popular Dunbar's Number, limiting humans to handle only 150 friends, based on the size of primate neocortex sizes.

Enormous Australian Wood Moth With 25cm Wings is Very Heavy, It Struggles to Fly

05.05.2021 06:40 AM

Workers at a construction site for a set of new classrooms in the Mount Cotton State School in South Queensland, Australia discovered a rare giant wood moth that has startled onlookers.

Scientists Spend 6,000 Hours in Searching for Gravitational Waves from Neutron Stars

05.05.2021 00:42 AM

Scientists continue to wait for that much-awaited next gravitational waves from neutron stars, as they spend about 6,000 hours in their research.

Smelling Changes in DNA Structures Now Possible, Showing Immense Potential for Disease Prevention

05.04.2021 22:45 PM

Researchers at the University of California - Riverdale devised a "chemical nose" that could sniff out changes in the DNA structure, such as folds in the DNA sequence, to prevent diseases.

Scientists Reveal Inner Workings of Powerful Antibiotic of "Last Resort" That Eliminates Bacteria

05.04.2021 21:18 PM

Researchers have revealed how the potent antibiotic of "last resort" kills bacteria, attacking its two membranes before making them burst.

Computational Tool Developed to Identify Molecules for Effective COVID-Fighting Properties

05.04.2021 08:43 AM

Scientists from the University of New Mexico developed an online suite of computational models that can evaluate a molecule's ability to fight SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Graphene Fabricated Into Nanoribbons May Replace Fiber Optics, Improve Tech Applications

05.04.2021 06:20 AM

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed nanoribbon structures that potentially utilize graphene to enhance tech innovations.

NASA SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts to Meet Media Online After Historic Mission

05.04.2021 01:11 AM

NASA announced that the SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, Soichi Noguchi, will be available to answer questions about their historic mission in a virtual event on Thursday.

Genetically Re-engineered Microorganisms to Convert Waste Into High-Value Chemicals

05.04.2021 00:08 AM

Scientists have bioengineered bacteria that would convert waste into high-value chemicals, such as itaconic acid for the polymer industry and wastewater treatment.

COVID-19 Seasonal? Sunlight, Warmer Temperature May Allegedly Reduce Virus Spread

05.02.2021 01:55 AM

A study suggests that warmer temperatures and higher amounts of sunlight could curb the spread of COVID-19.

Human-Initiated Climate Change Could Lead to More “Godzilla Dust Storms,” Experts Say

05.02.2021 00:55 AM

Experts say that a massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert that reached North America could make a repeat if human-initiated climate change worsens.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect: Risks of Getting Life-Threating Blood Clots in Brain “Extremely Low”

05.01.2021 21:29 PM

The American Heart Association (AHA) released new guidance stressing that developing blood clots after taking a COVID-19 vaccine is "extremely low."

Better Robotic Surgeries Possible as Scientists Develop New Physics Law on Friction

04.30.2021 21:42 PM

Researchers have devised a new physics law to account for the friction needed for robots to better grasp objects.

Failure to Take Second Vaccine Dose Would Prolong COVID-19 Pandemic

04.29.2021 07:02 AM

Researchers say adults refusing to take the second dose of vaccines to stop the spread of COVID-19 could prolong the pandemic

Juno Captures Stunning Images of Superstorms, Preparing for More Flybys of Jupiter

04.29.2021 05:15 AM

NASA's Juno orbiter has sent back jaw-dropping images of massive superstorms that hit Jupiter and other phenomena.

Satellite Imagery Reveals World’s Glaciers Melting Fast, Threat to Sea Levels Raised

04.29.2021 02:28 AM

Scientists revealed in a study using satellite data that the melting of the world's glaciers have accelarated in the last two decades due to climate change.

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna Cut Elderly Hospitalization Risk by 94% - CDC Study

04.29.2021 00:52 AM

Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines showed high effectivity in preventing elderly adults aged 65 and above from hospitalizations due to COVID-19, a study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

China Set to Lift off First Module of Heavenly Harmony Space Station

04.28.2021 22:36 PM

China is set to launch the first module of its planned Heavenly Harmony space station this week. China begins another giant stride in its space exploration efforts as it starts to piece together its own space station called Heavenly Harmony with the launch of initial modules on Thursday to begin the delicate process.

Robotic Guide Dog Helps Visually Impaired People Even in Confined Spaces

04.28.2021 07:47 AM

Researchers built a robotic guide dog that could help visually impaired people navigate difficult, tight spaces.

Unprecedented Single-Cell Atlas of the Human Teeth May Help in New Therapeutic Dental Methods

04.28.2021 03:29 AM

Researchers have created a first-ever single-cell atlas of the human teeth that offers promise in formulating innovative tooth therapies, such as regeneration of damaged tooth parts.

Nanotraps Effectively Inhibits and Contain COVID-19 [Research]

04.28.2021 01:44 AM

Researchers are developing nanoparticles called Nanotraps to catch viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, and target them for elimination by the body's immune system.

Brain Treatments, Diagnostic Tests Utilize Low-cost, Widely Available Ultrasound Imaging

04.27.2021 22:48 PM

Researchers are looking at the wide utilization of ultrasound imaging to treat and diagnose brain disorders.

COVID-19 Inhibitor: Newly Discovered Nanobodies That Could Prevent SARS-CoV-2, New Variants from Entering Cells

04.27.2021 07:44 AM

Researchers discovered the neutralizing effects of nanobodies on SARS-CoV-2, preclinical models show.

Underwater Volcanoes Could Produce Enough Energy to Power the Entire US

04.27.2021 05:56 AM

Scientists say underwater volcanic eruptions could possibly power the entire US, but harnessing such potential energy would need a very difficult effort.