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Elucidation of structural property in Li-ion batteries that deliver ultra-fast charging
(Tokyo Institute of Technology) Scientists at Tokyo Tech and Okayama University found a way of greatly improving the performance of LiCoO2 cathodes in Li-ion batteries by decorating them with BaTiO3 nanodots. Most importantly, they elucidated the mec...
Crocking the Genetic Code
New genetic tests may reveal the secret to saving the critically endangered Siamese crocodile from extinction-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Two papers describe how a membrane protein can move both lipids and ions
(University of Groningen) The TMEM16 family of membrane proteins was hailed as representing the elusive calcium-activated chloride channels. However, the majority of the family members turned out to be scramblases, proteins that shuffle lipids betwee...
Movie technology inspires wearable liquid unit that aims to harvest energy
(Purdue University) The Purdue team created wearable technology to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The Purdue team invented a liquid-metal-inclusion based triboelectric nanogenerator, called LMI-TENG.
White House budget proposal tightens the screws on science, from space to salmon
An artist’s conception shows NASA’s Space Launch System in flight. (NASA Illustration)
The White House’s spending plan for fiscal year 2020 aims to give a boost to the Space Force, but would dial down work on NASA’s Space Launch System, zero out the...
Build Strength and Muscle Fast with Occlusion Training
It has been shown to result in skeletal muscle hypertrophy, increased strength, and increased endurance-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Faster robots demoralize co-workers
(Cornell University) A Cornell University-led team has found that when robots are beating humans in contests for cash prizes, people consider themselves less competent and expend slightly less effort -- and they tend to dislike the robots.
Driving innovation at 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium, April 1-2
(Colorado State University) Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, former Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. and energy experts in academia, government and industry will headline the 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium at the Grand Hyatt in Denver, April 1-2.The 8th ann...
For infection-fighting cells, a guideline for expanding the troops
(Princeton University) A new study from Princeton researchers uses mathematical modeling to explain how T cells, part of the body's key defenses against pathogens, expand to fight a new infection. The team found that the amount of T-cell expansi...
Portland State receives $2 million federal grant to study ocean electrical generation
(Portland State University) The US Department of Energy has approved a $2 million, three-year grant to Portland State University engineering professor to study a novel method of generating electricity from ocean waves.