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Bark beetle infestation slows down tree growth early on

University of Eastern Finland
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Bark beetle-infested spruce trees begin to dry out already before any visible signs of tree mortality appear, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

Journal: Trees Forests and People

Researchers uncover key insights into CO₂ reduction using SnO-based electrocatalysts

Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The less carbon dioxide polluting our air, the better. Researchers are investigating non-toxic, low-cost electrocatalysts to turn our sustainability goals into reality.

Journal: ACS Catalysis

New method searches through 10 sextillion drug molecules

Uppsala University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A recent study shows that computer algorithms can be used to find molecules that can be developed into anti-inflammatory drugs. In the article, the researchers also describe how the same strategy can be used to search through 10 sextillion alternatives to identify the best drug candidate.

Journal: Nature Communications

Enhancing lithium-ion battery performance with roll-to-roll compatible flash process technology

National Research Council of Science & Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials(KIMM), has developed an electrode activation technology utilizing an ultra-fast, large-area flash process to mitigate thick electrode degradation.

Journal: Small Methods
Funder: Ministry of Science and ICT

At your service: How older adults embrace demand-responsive transportation

Osaka Metropolitan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Osaka Metropolitan University and Osaka University researchers investigated the factors influencing older adults’ acceptance and use of demand-responsive transport (DRT) in Senboku New Town, Osaka. The results revealed a significant relationship between social influence and behavior intention for both older people and adults.

Journal: Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, JST COI-Next

New computer model can predict the length of a household's displacement in any U.S. community after a disaster

Society for Risk Analysis
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a new study published by Risk Analysis, uses recent, disaster-related data from the Household Pulse Survey (HPS) to train a computer model to predict the length of household displacement and return outcomes after a disaster. The study is the first to use state-by-state data from the U.S. Census Bureau to quantify the contribution of different factors (including household size, tenure status, educational attainment, and income per household member) on household displacement and return.

Journal: Risk Analysis

Researchers create the world's smallest shooting video game using nanoscale technology

Nagoya University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team from Nagoya University in Japan demonstrated the “world's smallest shooting game,” a unique nanoscale game inspired by classic arcade games. This achievement was made possible by real-time control of the force fields between nanoparticles using focused electron beams. This research has practical applications, as the manipulation of nanoscale objects could revolutionize biomedical engineering and nanotechnology.