Fundamental Knowledge for Sustainable Energy

Chemistry - Sep 10
Chemistry

A team of researchers from Jena and Ulm have developed an innovative approach to precisely influence the properties of light-absorbing materials, so-called chromophores. They focused on specific iron compounds, demonstrating that small changes in their chemical structure can control how these compounds react to light. The findings that were promoted by German Research Foundation have been published in the prestigious "Journal of the American Chemical Society".

Life Sciences - Sep 10

How the Butterfly Got Its Pupa

A research team of scientists from Freie Universität Berlin and Princeton University provide insights into the origins of complete metamorphosis in insects. More than sixty percent of all'animal species are insects. The majority of these species undergo complete metamorphosis, whereby the larva transforms into a pupa and then an adult.

Health - Sep 10

Cancer patients benefit from therapy that changes negative thoughts, behavior

Study: The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for mental health and quality of life among individuals diagnosed with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Health - Sep 10

Multiple sclerosis: Clear decision criteria for therapy adaptation for the first time

The results of a multicentre study on multiple sclerosis recently published in the journal "Neurology" could significantly improve the treatment of this chronic inflammatory disease.

Pension provision: Swiss in favor of solidarity

For employees between the ages of 20 and 65, solidarity in pension provision is important, and is particularly pronounced in the AHV. But it is also strong in the 2nd pillar. These are the findings of a study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

AI helps distinguish dark matter from cosmic noise

Astronomy & Space

An AI-powered tool developed at EPFL can distinguish dark matter's elusive effects from other cosmic phenomena, which could bring us closer to unlocking the secrets of dark matter.

Chemistry - Sep 10

Steering molecular twisting for hydrogen generation

Chemistry

Researchers from the Faculty of S&T at the University of Twente have shown a novel approach for the design of efficient solar fuel devices. Research performed by graduated PhD candidate Kaijian Zhu shows that reducing the light-induced twisting of molecules can turn hydrogen generation on.

Health - Sep 10

Heatwaves may increase likelihood of seizures in people with epilepsy

Heatwaves can worsen abnormal excitability of the brain in people with epilepsy, finds a new small-scale patient study by clinical scientists at UCL.

Health - Sep 10

Learning to coping with adversity through literature

A study currently published in the top journal The Lancet Public Health looks at suicide prevention from the point of view of transmission, the transferability of suicidal thoughts and actions, but also of hope and coping strategies.

Media - Sep 10

Social media negatively impacting teens’ life satisfaction

Media

Social media is negatively impacting the life satisfaction of Australian high school students, according to the latest findings from Australia's largest survey of young people.

Health - Sep 10

Long-term exercisers have ’healthier’ belly fat

The study, " Long-term exercise training has positive effects on adipose tissue in overweight or obesity - appears Sept. 10 in Nature Metabolism. For a copy, contact Laura Bailey, University of Michigan News, 734'647 -1848, [email protected] .

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