Researchers found that gardening at home had a similar effect on emotional well-being (or happiness) as biking, walking or dining…
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Street smarts required in heat mitigation
Researchers investigated how solar reflective coatings on select Los Angeles city streets affected radiant heat and, in turn, pedestrians’ comfort…
Polymer composite could serve as lighter, non-toxic radiation shielding
A new study suggests that a polymer compound embedded with bismuth trioxide particles holds tremendous potential for replacing conventional radiation…
Researchers ID target for colorectal cancer immunotherapy
Researchers have identified a target for colorectal cancer immunotherapy.
After Months Apart, Mother’s Day Visits Through a Doorway
At a Los Angeles nursing home, families got their first chance to see Mom since the lockdown began — as…
After Months Apart, Mother’s Day Visits Through a Doorway
At a Los Angeles nursing home, families got their first chance to see Mom since the lockdown began — as…
Single-cell RNA seq developed to accurately quantify cell-specific drug effects in pancreatic islets
Researchers have developed a method to accurately assess the effect of specific drugs in isolated pancreatic tissue by using a…
COVID-19 lockdowns significantly impacting global air quality
Levels of two major air pollutants have been drastically reduced since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but…
New AI diagnostic can predict COVID-19 without testing
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence diagnostic that can predict whether someone is likely to have COVID-19 based on their…
Artificial synapses on design
Memristive devices behave similarly to neurons in the brain. Researchers have now discovered how to systematically control the functional behaviour…