Researchers Discover Pine Sap-Based Plastic
A Florida State University research team’s discovery of a new plastic derived from pine sap has the potential to be a game changer for new sustainable materials
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Restoring Trust in Government Can Help Limit Crises like COVID-19
Research finds that after sustained, positive experience with government, people increasingly cooperated with government outreach, in this case a COVID-19 task force
How Does Face Shape Affect COVID-19 Mask Performance?
Research team hopes to understand the flow physics and mechanics of face masks used to protect against the virus
Researchers Help Develop Sustainable Polymers
Recent findings may help the industry to produce plastics that are better for the environment
Personal Interactions Are Important Drivers of STEM Identity in Girls
Even in a camp explicitly designed to bolster girls in the sciences, prevailing stereotypes can undermine best intentions
Researchers Find New Structure for Promising Class of Materials
Metal halide perovskites are a material that have shown great potential for photon-related technologies such as light-emitting diodes and lasers
Scientists Capture Molecular Maps of Animal Tissue With Unprecedented Detail
Using a uniquely powerful instrument, the scientists have refined a technique called mass spectrometry imaging that translates reams of data into detailed visuals of the molecular makeup of biological samples
Researchers' Discovery Could Lead to Improved Therapies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Scientists found that increased levels of the protein sarcospan improve cardiac function by reinforcing cardiac cell membranes, which become feeble in patients with DMD
National Maglab Creates World-Record Magnetic Field with Small, Compact Coil
MagLab scientists and engineers have shown a way to build and use electromagnets that are stronger, smaller, and more versatile than ever before
New Computational Tool Could Change How We Study Pathogens
The model could help revolutionize the way researchers investigate the spread and distribution of dangerous disease vectors