Researchers have developed antiviral N95 masks that can potentially be worn longer, reducing waste. The research team utilized accessible and affordable equipment to improve N95…
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Astrophysicists have reconstructed a dwarf galaxy shredded in a collision with the Milky Way, a finding that could aid in the search for dark matter.…
Circadian rhythms control the removal of a key protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ability of immune system to destroy Alzheimer’sAlzheimer's disease…
Need for Giant Space Telescope To Discover Exoplanets Inspires Lightweight Flexible Holographic Lens
Need for Giant Space Telescope To Discover Exoplanets Inspires Lightweight Flexible Holographic Lens
Inspired by a concept for discovering exoplanets with a giant space telescope, a team of researchers is developing holographic lenses that render visible and infrared…
Existing drugs for Hepatitis C multiply the effect of the COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir. Credit: Jenna Leucke/U. of Texas at Austin When combined with drugs currently…
A nanopore and image recognition software can sequence a sulfated glycosaminoglycan in real-time. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Research demonstrates potential for rapid, accurate glycan sequencing.…
Stars identified in the research have formed “shell structures” in the aftermath of a radial merger occurring 3-billion years ago. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Evidence…
In a test of antiviral effectiveness against the virus that causes COVID-19, an extract from edible seaweeds substantially outperformed remdesivir, the current standard antiviral used…
Could there be a new kind of light in the universe? Since the late 19th century, scientists have understood that, when heated, all materials emit…
Researchers demonstrate how they can overcome a persistent challenge known as dendrites to create a metal battery that performs nearly as well as a lithium-ion…
Selective gamma-secretase inhibitor blocks substrate on amyloid precursor protein. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New gamma secretase inhibitor blocks only amyloid production, no other functions. A…
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print living skin, complete with blood vessels. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Development is significant step toward skin grafts…
New technique unexpectedly finds that black carbon in rivers and oceans differs significantly. In understanding the global carbon cycle, “black carbon” — decay-resistant carbon molecules…
Greater understanding of phenomena could enable unprecedented control over gene expression. Magnetogenetics — the idea that you can use magnetic fields to control cells and…
New research reveals possible applications of nickel, from data storage to biosensors. When scientists and engineers discover new ways to optimize existing materials, it paves…