Science News

October 10, 2024

Schematic of a novel CMUTs-based label-free biosensor with aluminum electrodes to detect single-stranded DNA oligonucleotides.

Innovative CMUT-based resonant biosensor offers enhanced DNA detection specificity

In the latest study, researchers have successfully demonstrated a novel biosensor capable of detecting single-stranded DNA oligonucleotides with high specificity...

Transparent organic–inorganic hybrid photoresist with highly tunable refractive index for advanced display

Researchers at Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) and BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. (BOE) have developed a novel type...

HKUMed 10-year territory-wide comprehensive study finds local AHA patients are double that of Caucasian populations, offering insights to improve survival rates

The analysis revealed that the annual incidence of AHA cases in Hong Kong is twice as high as that observed...

HKUMed’s world-first ‘Liver-in-Cube’ wins a gold medal at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, advancing precise cancer treatment

Background Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer and third leading cause of cancer death globally. According to Hong...

Quantum dots and metasurfaces: Deep connections in the nano world

In relationships, sharing closer spaces naturally deepens the connection as bonds form and strengthen through increasing shared memories. This principle...

Rise in global number of patient harms from 11 million to 18 million (59%) in 30 years

The proportion of patient harms associated with medical procedures, treatment, and contact with healthcare systems rose by 59%, from 11...

Preparing for a world where Alzheimer’s disease is treatable

Under strict embargo until Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 23.30 hours UK (BST) time Under strict embargo until Tuesday 11...

Researchers at Houston Methodist find survival improves with open radical hysterectomy in early-stage cancer

Early-stage cervical cancer patients see better survival and decreased recurrence rates after open radical hysterectomy than minimally invasive laparoscopic approaches,...

Should celebrities and influencers turn off their social media comments? A new study suggests they are less persuasive and likable when they do

Researchers from University of Alabama and Vanderbilt University published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines the negative consequences that celebrities and influences...

New study finds human-caused nitrous oxide emissions grew 40 percent from 1980-2020, greatly accelerating climate change