deepai Gravity feels reliable — stable and consistent enough to count on. But reality is far stranger than our intuition. In truth, the strength of gravity varies over the Earth’s surface. And it is weakest…
Portable generator powers small safety devices
A new stick-like, water-based device can convert energy from movement into electricity. The technology, which was reported in the Journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, could be used to power portable devices, such as safety lights. With the…
Mouse study may help doctors choose treatments for…
MADISON — Some genetic mutations linked to leukemia are less than useful guides to making treatment decisions for patients. A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests a group of clinical signs that can…
Simulation training helps hone advanced surgical skills, international…
A large-scale study has found that simulation-based surgical training produced an increase in surgeons’ skills for more complex surgeries. Practice makes perfect, but what if the practice can be life-threatening? Dangerous professions, such as aviation…
Rice production depends on TAB1 gene: research
Rice has long been a staple food for more than half the global population. The United Nations even declared 2004 the International Year of Rice to raise awareness and encourage action to protect and advance the crop…