Tech: Neutrophil nanosponges soak up proteins that promote rheumatoid arthritis — (Report)
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed neutrophil "nanosponges" that can safely absorb and neutralize a variety of proteins that...
Tech: Cannibalistic materials feed on themselves to grow new nanostructures — (Report)
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory induced a two-dimensional material to cannibalize itself for atomic "building blocks" from which...
Tech: Passive solar-powered system could prevent freezing on airplanes, wind turbines, powerlines, and other...
From airplane wings to overhead powerlines to the giant blades of wind turbines, a buildup of ice can cause problems ranging from impaired...
Tech: Better silicone adhesion Inspired by beetle feet — (Report)
Geckos, spiders and beetles have shown us how to do it: thanks to special adhesive elements on their feet, they can easily run...
Tech: Dual-layer solar cell sets record for efficiently generating power — (Report)
Materials scientists from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight...
Tech: Boron nitride separation process could facilitate higher efficiency solar cells — (Report)
A team of semiconductor researchers based in France has used a boron nitride separation layer to grow indium gallium nitride (InGaN) solar cells...
Tech: Materials researchers study the causes of wear — (Report)
Wear has major impacts on economic efficiency or health. All movable parts are affected, examples being the bearing of a wind power plant...
Tech: Using physics to predict crowd behavior — (Report)
Electrons whizzing around each other and humans crammed together at a political rally don't seem to have much in common, but researchers at...
Tech: Study finds injecting fluid into sedimentary rock can produce bigger, more distant earthquakes...
A study of earthquakes induced by injecting fluids deep underground has revealed surprising patterns, suggesting that current recommendations for hydraulic fracturing, wastewater disposal,...
Tech: Solar eruptions may not have slinky-like shapes after all — (Report)
As the saying goes, everything old is new again. While the common phrase often refers to fashion, design, or technology, scientists at the...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
