Smart new method to manufacture organic solar cells
The ability to use cheap materials and simple manufacturing methods are two huge advantages of printed organic solar cells. Scientists have now developed an...
Treatment of nitrogen-polluted sediment using marine anammox bacteria
Working on a way to alleviate eutrophication in coastal waters, scientists have found a combination of bacteria with the potential to lighten the impact...
Algorithm identifies vulnerable people during natural disasters
A new algorithm will help first responders and home care providers better help the elderly during natural disasters.
Less moisture in natural fibers
Natural fibers have many advantages: they are renewable, biodegradable and robust. They are more energy-efficient to produce than glass or carbon fibers, are lighter...
Ecuador: Deforestation destroys more dry forest than climate change
Tropical forests worldwide are at risk. Two of the main threats are the deforestation for arable land and climate change. Scientists compared the losses...
Cichlids: Paler in the face of the enemy
Male cichlids that are constantly threatened by predators grow faster and postpone the full expression of conspicuous breeding coloration for longer. Thereby, the animals...
Cheetahs’ inner ear is one-of-a-kind, vital to high-speed hunting
The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, is a successful hunter not only because it is quick, but also because it can hold an...
Monitoring positive charges in solar materials
Scientists have implemented a novel way of detecting positive charges (holes) and their trapping in solar materials.
Even small changes within an ecosystem can have detrimental effects
A mutualistic relationship between species in an ecosystem allows for the ecosystem to thrive, but the lack of this relationship could lead to the...
Two-stage gas sensor reports on soil dynamics
A robust two-stage microbial sensor will help researchers observe gene expression and the bioavailability of nutrients in environments like soil and sediments without disturbing...
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