Theoretical study on two-dimensional MoS2 piezoelectric nanogenerators
This study employs the finite-element-method to examine the output characteristics of the two-dimensional MoS2 piezoelectric nanogenerator. Due to lack of center symmetry, the MoS2 flakes with odd...
View ArticleMultilayer ReSe2/MoS2 p–n heterojunctions
We reported vertical heterojunctions based on multilayer exfoliated n-type hexagonal-structure MoS2 and p-type distorted CdCl2-structure ReSe2 nanoflakes. The (opto)electronics based on such...
View ArticleCreation of minimal cell with just the genes needed for independent life
Researchers have designed and synthesized a minimal bacterial genome, containing only the genes necessary for life, and consisting of just 473 genes.
View ArticleZika arrived in Americas during mid-2013, following upsurge in air travelers
By sequencing a small number of Zika virus genomes from Brazil, researchers have estimated that the virus had a single entry into the Americas, likely more than a year before the virus was reported in...
View ArticleTolerance to daily versus seasonal temperature changes may dictate fitness
While it’s theorized that vertebrates adapted to endure greater swings in seasonal temperatures tend to have greater elevational ranges, this pattern is reversed in species that are adapted for high...
View ArticleMost individuals harbor B cells sensitive to HIV-fighting immunogen
Researchers have identified a relatively potent immunogen that could be harnessed to induce the immune system to target HIV.
View ArticleRead my lips: New technology spells out what's said when audio fails
New lip-reading technology developed at the University of East Anglia (UEA) could help in solving crimes and provide communication assistance for people with hearing and speech impairments.
View ArticleGrowth and in situ transformation of TiO2 and HTiOF3 crystals on...
A chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol co-polymer with rich amino and hydroxyl groups are used as the substrate to induce direct growth and in situ sequential transformation of titanate crystals under HF vapor...
View ArticleSelf-delivery of a peptide-based prodrug for tumor-targeting therapy
In our study, we have reported a novel RGD-mediated self-deliverable prodrug for tumor therapy. The prodrug self-assembled into nanofibers, which sequestered active CPT molecules within the...
View ArticleMediterranean diet associated with small reduction in risk of hip fracture
Eating a Mediterranean diet full of fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, legumes and whole grains appears to be associated with a lower risk of hip fracture in women, although the actual risk reduction was...
View ArticleUltrathin CoNi double hydroxide/CoO nanosheets synthesized via...
CoNi LDH/CoO nanosheets, assembled with CoNi LDH and small-sized CoO nanocrystals,has been synthesized. An enhancement in the OER performance is associated with: high-valence Co and Ni acting as...
View ArticleLand use policies and deforestation havens
Differences in how local governments protect their forested ecosystems can drive certain agricultural corporations to 'deforestation havens,' a study finds.
View ArticleDesert mangroves and Baja's carbon sink
Mangroves that grow along the desert coasts of Baja California sequester more carbon beneath the ground than their tropical cousins, according to a study.
View ArticleMegacities and seasonal outbreaks of infectious disease
A study examines links between climate and infectious disease transmission dynamics in different zones of a megacity. In regions with an annual monsoon, the onset of rainy weather is often followed by...
View ArticleLife expectancy of Danish women
The recent rise in Danish women's life expectancy can be largely attributed to the high mortality of Danish women who were born during 1915-1945, a study reports.
View ArticleEffects of black carbon in polluted urban centers
Reducing black carbon pollution in urban centers can improve air quality and protect against climate warming, a study suggests.
View ArticleEbola transmission and intervention effectiveness
A study suggests that certain interventions implemented in Sierra Leone were effective at containing the recent Ebola outbreak.
View ArticleRecovery of declining fisheries
A study finds that many of the world's ailing fisheries can be restored in less than a decade through timely reforms.
View ArticleExpansiveness and success in modern dating contexts
Expanded body postures might make people more romantically appealing in fast-paced dating situations, a study suggests.
View ArticleAlso of interest from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Researchers report a model of volcanic fissures on Saturn's moon Enceladus in which the fissures connect a subsurface ocean to the moon's icy surface and tidal forces drive water flow into and out of...
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