Summary: New research suggests that fluoxetine, commonly used as an antidepressant, may also help protect against infections and sepsis. Scientists found that the drug has antimicrobial properties and helps regulate…
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Novel transparent ceramics extend life of semiconductor etching equipment
Schematic diagram of plasma etching evaluation for ceramic materials. Credit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) A research team has successfully developed a new composition and processing technology for transparent…
Carbon capture more costly than switching to renewables, researchers find
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For most countries around the world, sourcing energy entirely from wind, solar, geothermal, and hydropower by 2050 would reduce their energy needs and costs, improve air…
3D-printed alloy conserves nickel while maintaining stainless steel strength
(a) Schematic diagram of D-WAAM system, where a six-axis robotic arm is connected to the tungsten inert gas torch. Credit: Yipu Xu et al. More than 70% of the world’s…
A guide for using VR and AR technology in foreign markets
In new research, Smith’s P. K. Kannan investigates augmented reality and virtual reality strategies in tech-savvy South Korea, where many local and foreign beauty brands use the technology to give…
Mini flow battery speeds energy storage research
A new mini flow cell battery (right) is designed to speed the testing of promising new flow battery technologies. Credit: Ruozhu Feng | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sometimes, in order…
How machine learning can boost accuracy of solar power forecasts
A solar power farm. Credit: Tom Fisk As solar energy plays an increasing role in the global power supply, ensuring accurate forecasts of photovoltaic (PV) power generation is critical for…
