On differing air pollution perspectives – it’s all in how we see things
Brief intro: Anytime a newspaper article (report or opinion piece) appears dealing with the subject of air pollution in terms of it helping to bring … Read more
Sleep deprivation may lead to slower metabolism, weight gain
Restricting sleep for just several days alters how we metabolize fats and changes how satisfied we are by a meal, according to new research conducted … Read more
Leukemia Drug Shows Promise for Treating a Childhood Brain Cancer
A drug used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia appears to be more effective at stopping a type of medulloblastoma in mouse models than existing treatments … Read more
Researchers Urge a Broader Look at Alzheimer’s Causes
Just about every day, there’s a new headline about this or that factor possibly contributing to Alzheimer’s Disease. Is it genetics, lifestyle, diet, chemical exposures, … Read more
Electric tech could help reverse baldness
Few things on earth strike fear into the hearts of men more profoundly than hair loss. But reversing baldness could someday be as easy as … Read more
Sustainable dairy project finds ways to lower emissions, boost profits
A six-year-long, nationwide research project has concluded with solutions to help the dairy industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions while boosting profitability. The $10 million Dairy Coordinated … Read more
Water may be scarce for new power plants in Asia
Climate change and over-tapped waterways could leave developing parts of Asia without enough water to cool power plants in the near future, new research indicates. … Read more
Microbe chews through PFAS and other tough contaminants
In a series of lab tests, a relatively common soil bacterium has demonstrated its ability to break down the difficult-to-remove class of pollutants called PFAS, … Read more
Wearable Brain-Machine Interface Could Control a Wheelchair, Vehicle or Computer
Combining new classes of nanomembrane electrodes with flexible electronics and a deep learning algorithm could help disabled people wirelessly control an electric wheelchair, interact with … Read more
Bathroom Scale Could Monitor Millions with Heart Failure
“Good morning. Bill. Please. Step onto the scale. Touch the metal pads.” The device records an electrocardiogram from Bill’s fingers and – more importantly – … Read more
Researchers to Partner on All-Electric Aircraft Project
Two electrical engineering professors have joined a multi-institutional team of researchers on a NASA-funded project to develop an all-electric aircraft. Alan Mantooth, distinguished professor and … Read more
