huazhong university of science and technology
Recipe For Making Batteries: Add A Dash Of Salt
Researchers have found that using salt crystals as a template to grow thin sheets of conductive metal oxides make the materials turn out larger and more chemically pure.
Perovskite Solar Cells Made Stable
By sidestepping the hole-transportation layer, scientists have developed a cheaper and more stable perovskite-based solar cell.
Twins Provide Clues For Fighting Cancer
Researchers who analyzed the genomes of a pair of twins have identified a novel drug target for treating recurring and deadly malignancies.
De Qi Acupuncture May Improve Bell Palsy Recovery, Study
Bell palsy patients who received acupuncture that achieves de qi (得气), a type of intense stimulation, showed improvement to their health and quality of life, says a new study.
Cold Air And Wasabi Linked To Longer Lifespan In Worms, Study
Cool temperatures and the spicy condiment wasabi activate a protein that increases the lifespans of nematode worms, according to a new study.
Gene Variations Linked To Lung Cancer In Asian Women
An international group of scientists has identified three genetic regions that predispose Asian women who have never smoked to lung cancer.
Handheld Plasma Flashlight Zaps Away Bacteria Instantly, Study
Chinese and Australian scientists have developed a handheld, battery-powered plasma-producing device that can rid skin of bacteria in an instant.
X-Ray Scanning May Increase Rice Yield, Study
Rice plants were the patients in a novel use of CT scanners to increase rice yield.
