(Natural News) Current studies on brain science affirm that light can stimulate brain cells (neurons). This general field and technique is called optogenetics and scientists use it to better understand the neural connections, electrical impulses and chemical signals that occur in the brain. In 2019, Shuo Chen, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California in […]

(Natural News) Plastic waste has unfortunately become ubiquitous in oceans and rivers today, posing a serious environmental hazard to marine creatures, ecosystems and people. In a bid to mitigate the ever-growing pollution of the world’s oceans, researchers from Australia have developed a way to clean water sources of microplastics without harming the microorganisms that live in […]

(Natural News) As part of a study on new polymers, researchers have successfully developed a novel self-healing material — a feat considered to be a major breakthrough in the field of materials synthesis. The material, a polymer with incredible stretching, vibration suppression and self-healing properties, was developed by a team of scientists from Oak Ridge National […]

(Natural News) Bone infection is one of the complications that may arise from surgeries prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds or cancer treatments. To fight this type of infection, a team of researchers recently developed a new, double-duty hydrogel that simultaneously attacks bacteria and promotes bone regrowth with a single application. Researchers at the Georgia Institute […]

(Natural News) When patients go to a medical practitioner to complain about chest pain, they often end up undergoing catheter angiography to see the adequacy of their blood supply to the heart. However, new research suggests there are much safer and non-invasive procedures available that can provide an equally accurate diagnosis. A study published in the journal BMJ […]

(Natural News) Food waste is a problem that affects not just your grocery budget but also the environment. But if you’re worried about food safety while also trying to prevent food from spoiling in your fridge, researchers from the U.K. might have the answer. According to the research team, a paper-based sensor they developed can […]

(Natural News) People can now tap snowfall for electricity, thanks to triboelectric nanogenerators that collect electrical energy from innocuous activities like footsteps and raindrops. The new energy harvester, developed by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), is not only inexpensive but light as well – matching the thinness and flexibility of a plastic sheet. “The device […]

(Natural News) Your personal information is under constant threat. Millions of Americans fall victim to identity theft and fraud every year. You could easily be one of these potential victims without even realizing it. Years ago, your biggest concern in keeping your identity safe would have been avoiding the dexterous fingers of pickpockets. But now, even from as far […]

(Natural News) German researchers took cues from bones when developing their new open-cell metal foams. Not only are the new materials incredibly light, they also have the strength to withstand the impact of vehicular accidents and even an explosion. The Saarland University team applied their coating process to a lattice substrate of aluminum or polymer […]

(Natural News) Single-use plastics cause plastic pollution, a problem that affects rivers, lakes, and oceans. To address this concern, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) developed a recycling process that turns various materials made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into other useful products that will last longer. NREL’s research was published in the journal Joule. […]