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New Marine Phytoplankton Species Have Symbiont That Produces Their ‘Fertilizer’

The discovery of two new and unusual species of diatoms (phytoplankton) in Hawaiian waters was announced by a team of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers in the Department of Oceanography’s Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (C-MORE), along with collaborators at the University of California Santa Cruz, and California State University San Marcos.

Trust in The UK Government, Social Norms, and Privacy Concern Associated with Uptake Of NHS Covid-19 App, Study Shows

Uptake and continued use of the NHS Covid-19 app last year depended on people’s trust in the UK Government, their concern about privacy, and crucially whether other people in their social networks endorse it, a new study shows.

Study Could Help Solve Mystery of The Disappearing Twins

UCLA-led team of astronomers finds no young binary stars near Milky Way’s black hole

What Does It Take to Thrive in Cities, If You’re A Bird?

Identifying traits that help wildlife adapt to urban living can help cities bolster biodiversity through better urban planning

Advances In Technology Are Driving Popularity of EVs

New research by YSE Professor Kenneth Gillingham found that the recent increase in electric vehicle adoption is due largely to technological improvements such as increased battery range and faster charging.

Michigan researchers create ultrathin ferroelectric semiconductor for next-generation computing: 'This will be very important'

A team of researchers at the University of Michigan has developed an ultrathin ferroelectric semiconductor, measuring just 5 nanometers thick, with the potential to revolutionize computing and power next-generation technologies.

Michigan researchers develop woven-in photonic fiber labels for enhanced textile recycling

Less than 15% of the 92 million tons of clothing and other textiles discarded annually are recycled—in part because they are so difficult to sort. Woven-in labels made with inexpensive photonic fibers, developed by a University of Michigan-led team, could change that.

New Tool to Help Solid-Waste Systems Reach Cost, Environmental Goals

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a free, user-friendly tool that makes use of multiple computational models to help solid waste systems achieve their environmental goals in the most cost-efficient way possible.

Kirigami Robotic Grippers Are Delicate Enough to Lift Egg Yolks

Engineering researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated a new type of flexible, robotic grippers that are able to lift delicate egg yolks without breaking them, and that are precise enough to lift a human hair.

Review Finds Big Blind Spots in Research on Social Media and Crisis Communications

A team of communication experts calls for researchers and organizations to take a global view when assessing how to use social media for crisis communication efforts, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Study Reveals Why Facebook Ads Can Miss Target

New research from North Carolina State University offers insight into why Facebook’s targeted advertising can sometimes be more like a wild pitch.

New Polymer Membrane Tech Improves Efficiency of CO2 Capture

Researchers have developed a new membrane technology that allows for more efficient removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from mixed gases, such as emissions from power plants.

New Technique Offers Faster Security for Non-Volatile Memory Tech

Researchers have developed a technique that leverages hardware and software to improve file system security for next-generation memory technologies called non-volatile memories (NVMs).

Bristol Scientists Develop Insect-Sized Flying Robots with Flapping Wings

A new drive system for flapping wing autonomous robots has been developed by a University of Bristol team, using a new method of electromechanical zipping that does away with the need for conventional motors and gears.

Breakthrough Discovery: Scientists Unveil Toughest Material Ever Found at 'Ultra-Cold' Temperatures

Researchers at the University of Bristol have reportedly discovered an alloy that increases strength at more than -250 degrees Celsius, which would make it the toughest material known to man.

New Approach Topples Major Barrier To Commercialisation Of Organic Flow Batteries

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Harvard University have developed a method to dramatically extend the lifetime of organic aqueous flow batteries, improving the commercial viability of a technology that has the potential to safely and cheaply store energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar.

NASA explores use of VR, scents to minimize effects of long-term spaceflight

A NASA study has pioneered the use of virtual reality (VR) and scents to aid in the behavioral changes that can occur during long space missions, such as the moon or Mars.

Secret To Treating ‘Achilles’ Heel’ Of Alternatives To Silicon Solar Panels Revealed

A team of researchers from the UK and Japan has found that the tiny defects which limit the efficiency of perovskites – cheaper alternative materials for solar cells – are also responsible for structural changes in the material that lead to degradation.

A New Tool To Forecast The Impact Of Climate Change

As the Earth’s climate continues to change, natural resource managers are faced with the challenge of forecasting how populations will respond to these changes.

New microscope helps with design of high-performance batteries

A research team from the University of Houston, in collaboration with researchers from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, has developed a cutting-edge microscope that offers a deep understanding of the functioning of batteries by unveiling their inner workings.