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Of Couch Potatoes And Pulmonary Embolism
Watching five hours of TV per day is linked to a two-fold increased risk of developing pulmonary embolism, say scientists.
The World’s Most Powerful Laser Is 2,000 Trillion Watts – But What’s It For?
Scientists are harnessing the tremendous power of LFEX for outer space simulation experiments, clean energy production and medical applications.
Female Fertility Linked To Circadian Cycle
A study in mice suggests that the age-related decline in fertility can be mitigated with good ‘circadian hygiene.’
The Chemistry Underlying Learning In Worms
Using a simple behavioral test, scientists found two neuromodulatory signaling molecules underlying non-associative learning in C. elegans.
Vaccine Reduces Hypertension In Mice
A DNA vaccine has been shown to effectively lower blood pressure in hypertensive mice, with effects lasting at least six months.
DNAi Demonstrated In Metozoans For The First Time
A DNA-based gene silencing method has been shown to exist in the multicellular organism Oikopleura dioica.
Using Topological Defects To Engineer Self-Healing Materials
Nematic liquid crystals, commonly found in television displays, could find wider applications as a controllable scaffold for nano-sized colloids.
Yoichi Ando Appointed Professor Of Physics At University of Cologne
Leading topological materials expert Professor Yoichi Ando will move from Osaka University to a new appointment at the University of Cologne.
World’s Largest Laser Used To Heat Fusion Fuel To 20,000,000°C
In the future, lasers such as the world's largest petawatt laser—the LFEX—could be used to achieve nuclear fusion.
