Green hydrogen production for fuel cells and fertilizers
A new method of water electrolysis avoids rare metals, making hydrogen production green and sustainable.
Feb 15
A new method of water electrolysis avoids rare metals, making hydrogen production green and sustainable.
Feb 9
Social contact-seeking behavior and loneliness in the brain
Levels of the peptide amylin in the brain are related to loneliness; activating amylin neurons in the MPOA drives isolated mice to seek social contact.
Jan 27
New lab-grown retinal sheets almost ready for clinical trials
A new retinal transplant technique works by preventing bipolar cells from maturing in lab-grown retinal sheets.
Jan 17
The free-energy principle explains neural network behavior
Scientists show that the free-energy principle can explain how neural networks work.
Dec 23
Super-thin wearable electronics just got more flexible
A method for making super-flexible and ultra-thin wearable electronics uses water-vapor plasma to create gold-gold bonds.
Dec 17
Cassava engineered to produce healthier tapioca starch
Reducing the amount of starch branching enzymes in cassava plants made more resistant and thus healthier tapioca starch.
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