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Energy Harvesting Goes Organic, Gets More Flexible

WASHINGTON, September 15, 2020 — Nanogenerators capable of converting mechanical energy into electricity are typically made from metal oxides and lead-based perovskites. But these inorganic materials aren’t […]

Progress Toward Antiviral Treatments for COVID-19

WASHINGTON, September 15, 2020 — COVID-19 is caused by a virus known as SARS-CoV-2, which is similar in structure to two other viruses that have caused recent […]

From Star to Solar System: How Protoplanetary Rings Form in Primordial Gas Clouds

WASHINGTON, September 15, 2020 — Four-hundred fifty light-years from Earth, a young star is glowing at the center of a system of concentric rings made from gas […]

Chemotherapy Drug More Effective When Combined With Microbubbles

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2020 — Hepatocellular carcinoma is a particularly stubborn form of cancer with few treatments and a high mortality rate. It is usually treated by […]

Recharging N95 Masks for Continued Usage

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2020 — N95 masks are a critical part of the personal protective equipment used by front-line health care workers. These masks achieve 95% efficiency […]

Brain’s Immune Cells Promising Cellular Target for Therapeutics

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2020 — Inspired by the need for new and better therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, Rutgers University researchers […]

Betrayal or Cooperation? Analytical Investigation of Behavior Drivers

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2020 — When looking at humanity from a macroscopic perspective, there are numerous examples of people cooperating to form societies, countries, religions, and other […]

Face Shields, Masks with Valves Ineffective Against COVID-19 Spread

WASHINGTON, September 1, 2020 — As countries around the world experience a steep surge in COVID-19 infections, face masks have become increasingly accepted as an effective means […]

Detecting Small Amounts of Virus in Early Infections

WASHINGTON, September 1, 2020 — Diagnostic devices that are used at home or in doctors’ offices are often not sensitive enough to detect small amounts of a […]