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New Method for Testing Potential Antibiotics ‘Puts Bacteria to Work for Us’
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have developed a method to quickly test hundreds of thousands of potential infection-fighting drugs, which involves constructing bacteria to produce and test molecules that could be self-damaging. This research comes at a pivotal time, for humans are increasingly becoming immune to existing antibiotics. The method is described… Read More
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Scientists 3D Print Super-Soft Brain-Like Tissue
A team of researchers from Imperial College London and King’s College London has developed a new technique for creating 3D structures that can be used to replicate tissues and biological organs. The study is published in Scientific Reports. Organ printing The study of organ printing uses 3D printing techniques to produce artificially constructed device for… Read More
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E. Coli Could Help Save the Planet
E. coli bacteria could hold the key to the efficient capture and storage or recycling of carbon dioxide, according to a team of researchers from the University of Dundee, UK. The team’s process uses E. coli to convert C02 into liquid formic acid, which is easier to store and can be used for industrial purposes.… Read More
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Trash-Talking AI Could Help Humans Get Along with Each Other
Brigham Young University computer science professors Jacob Crandall and Michael Goodrich, along with a team of researchers from MIT and other international universities, have created an algorithm that enables machines to compromise and cooperate instead of compete. The researchers are hoping that through their study they can improve the way humans interact with each other.… Read More
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‘Stay the Course’ Program Keeps Students on the Path to Success
A comprehensive case management program that helps students financially but, more importantly, addresses their day-to-day obstacles can improve graduation rate in community colleges, according to researchers from the University of Notre Dame. The paper is published in the National Bureau of Economic Research. “Despite the well-documented benefits of an associate’s degree, most students who start… Read More
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University of Toledo Hosts Meal Drive for Caribbean Hurricane Relief
The University of Toledo (UT) is hosting its third annual meal drive for hurricane relief in the Caribbean on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26-27. The university expects 800 community volunteers — students, employees and alumni — to help assemble meals in the Health Education Building on Main Campus. After a year jam-packed with hurricanes that… Read More
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Writing ‘To-Do’ Lists Can Help You ‘Fall Asleep Faster’
Researchers at Baylor University have recently demonstrated that writing a “to-do” list before bed may reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep. “We live in a 24/7 culture in which our to-do lists seem to be constantly growing and causing us to worry about unfinished tasks at bedtime,” Michael K. Scullin, lead… Read More
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Innovative Immunotherapy Method Targets and Kills Cancer Cells Remotely
Researchers at UC San Diego, along with others from the University of Southern California and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, have developed an innovative immunotherapy method to target and kill cancer cells remotely. This non-invasive method uses an ultrasound-based system to manipulate genetic processes in live immune T cells remotely, so they… Read More
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Computer Vision-Motor Tests Predict Baseball Batting Ability
A team of researchers from Duke Health has sharpened a digital method to test vision, sensory, and motor skills in baseball batters. The computer testing could serve as a new tool for baseball scouts in assessing a player’s skills, or for developing training programs to improve performance on the field. Duke Health is a research… Read More
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Exposure to Nature Boosts Mental Health of City Dwellers
A team of researchers led by King’s College London, UK, has found that exposure to nature in cities increases the levels of a person’s mental wellbeing. In the study, the researchers used a smartphone app they developed to measure a person’s experience of city living in the moment. The study was a cross-disciplinary collaboration among… Read More
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Decker School of Nursing Gives Telemedicine a Big Boost
The Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University is giving telemedicine a big boost with its new Southern Tier Telemedicine and Mobile Health Research Development and Training Center. Telemedicine brings healthcare to a patient via telecommunication and information technology without the patient having to travel. “With the new Center, we are able to expand simulation… Read More
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Duke’s ‘Laser Evaporation Technology’ Makes ‘Impossible’ Solar Materials Possible
A team of researchers at Duke University has developed an efficient method to create hybrid thin-film materials, which could aid in the development of solar cells, light emitting diodes, photodetectors, and optoelectronic devices. The researchers claim that this method, which uses perovskites, allows for the creation of solar materials “that would otherwise be difficult or… Read More
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edX, GE and Microsoft Team Up to Provide ‘Innovative Pathways’ to Online Education and Career Success
edX, a nonprofit online learning platform founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, is partnering with Microsoft and GE to provide Massachusetts residents with online programs and courses that lead directly to employment opportunities. This opportunity could be a game changer for many residents. The partnership arose out of a mutual desire to find… Read More
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University of Twente Develops C02 Capture Device to Advance Sustainability
Researchers at the University of Twente, the Netherlands, have developed a new device for the capture of atmospheric carbon dioxide to stimulate the growth of algae, an important bio-commodity. The technology can also be used to store solar and wind energy. The research is led by Dr. Wim Brilman, associate professor of sustainable process technology… Read More
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Mindfulness Training Can Reduce Student Stress Even During Exams
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have proven mindfulness training as an effective way to limit student stress even during exam time. Stress levels among college students have grown tremendously in recent years. According to a University of Cambridge press release, the number of students engaged in counseling services in the UK grew 50 percent… Read More
