A method to reduce nitroarenes to amines – a key process in the chemical industry that normally requires extreme conditions and toxic reagents – has been demonstrated under ambient conditions using visible light. The process, which uses the earth-abundant plasmonic photocatalyst copper iron sulfide to supply hot electrons and holes, achieves a cost-normalised production rate […]

Findings by researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) describe a novel way to reduce the energy people spend to walk, as much as by half, which could have applications for therapy received by patients with impaired walking abilities. The study, published in the prestigious journal Science Robotics, was led by Philippe Malcolm, Ph.D., […]

A binaural beat is an illusionary tone created by the brain when presenting two tones separately to each ear that slightly differ in their frequency. It’s claimed binaural beats can have a psychoactive effect on the brain, although there’s limited research on their efficacy and safety. Now a new study published in Drug and Alcohol Review has […]

Modern medicine offers “peel and stick” solutions like nicotine or contraceptive patches that you can put right on your skin without needing to visit a doctor for an injection or procedure. Now, researchers have found that applying a topical ointment containing anti-tumor factor can increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment. In a study that will […]

A potential link between inflammation and the structure of specific regions of the brain has been identified by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The study, published today (30 March 2022) in JAMA Psychiatry, may be particularly relevant for neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorders including autism spectrum and schizophrenia. Researchers say the findings could open up a […]

The streets, alleys, paths and parks of our childhood leave a strong mark on us, with heretofore unsuspected benefits. A research team led by scientists from the Laboratoire d’Informatique en Image et Systèmes d’Information (LIRIS, CNRS/INSA Lyon/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1) and the Institute of Behavioural Neurosciences at University College London has found that where […]

If you’re like a lot of people, an unflattering view on a smartphone “selfie” might start you thinking about rhinoplasty or other cosmetic surgery procedures. But that smartphone shot isn’t giving you the true picture, as selfies introduce measurable distortions in the size and perception of facial features, reports a study in the April issue […]

A recent study that includes researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health has taken a step toward showing there may be some truth to the old adage “you are what you eat.” The study, which was published recently in the journal Nutrients, suggests there are distinct bacteria and metabolomes associated with each personality trait. “This reinforces […]

Invasive exotic species are considered one of the main causes of the current biodiversity crisis. In recent years, humans have introduced 200 species of ant from outside of their natural area of distribution and some of them have become invasive. Such is the case of the Asian needle ant, Brachyponera chinensis, which has seen its area […]

Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, […]