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UK govt buys semiconductor facility key to defense
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The UK government announced on Friday that it had acquired a key semiconductor factory after fears its imminent closure would hamper a crucial supply chain to…
Boeing strike grinds on as latest talks fail to reach agreement
Boeing workers in the Seattle-area walked off the job on September 13 after overwhelmingly voting down a contract offer. The union for striking Boeing workers said Friday that talks with…
Huntington’s Protein Mutation Blocks DNA Repair
Summary: Researchers have discovered that the protein mutated in Huntington’s Disease fails to properly repair DNA, leading to reduced brain cell healing. The huntingtin protein normally stimulates the production of…
Shape-morphing brain sensor adheres to curved surfaces for ultrasound neurostimulation
Our brain sensor adheres strongly to the surface of brain tissue. In the case of a rat brain (as shown in the bottom-left photo), the sensor remains securely attached even…
Novel recycling process for rare-earth elements could improve green technology and boost carbon neutrality
Schematic of the SEEE process. Credit: Hang Hua et al. In a recent study published in Engineering, researchers from Kyoto University have unveiled a novel method for the efficient separation…
Unexpected Sounds Boost Dopamine, Leading to Riskier Decisions
Summary: A new study shows that unexpected sounds can cause dopamine bursts in the brain, which may lead to riskier decision-making. Researchers found that participants were 4% more likely to…
Safeguarding the environment and enhancing performance
Schematic representation of PVDF-LC and APA-LC systems. Credit: POSTECH A research team has developed a new fluorine-free binder and electrolyte designed to advance eco-friendly, high-performance battery technology. Their findings were…
Solar panels soon may power and protect apple orchards
A mesh shade cloth covers young apple trees at Cornell’s Hudson Valley Research Lab in Highland, New York. The covering simulates how solar panels may affect the trees. The lab…
