Astronomy Self-Interacting Dark Matter Can Serve As A Seed For The Supermassive Black Hole (Astronomy) 4 Nov 20204 Nov 2020 Astrophysical observations of high redshift quasars indicate that ∼ 10^9 M black holes exist when the Universe is just 800 Myr old after the Big Bang. The origin of these…
Neuroscience Brain Region Implicated In Predicting The Consequences Of Actions (Neuroscience) 4 Nov 2020 Researchers monitor brain cells in mice that build mental models to simulate the future. Our minds can help us make decisions by contemplating the future and predicting the consequences of…
Material science Scientists Grow Carbon Nanotube Forest Much Longer Than Any Other (Material Science) 4 Nov 2020 Novel technique yields a carbon nanotube forest of record length, potentially revolutionizing the future of many industries. Today, a multitude of industries, including optics, electronics, water purification, and drug delivery,…
Biology Coral Larvae Movement Is Paused In Reaction To Darkness (Biology) 4 Nov 2020 Coral larvae movement is paused in reaction to darkness. Researchers find a new light responding behavior that may affect where corals live. Light is essential for the growth of reef-building…
Astronomy Microbial Space Travel On A Molecular Scale (Astronomy) 4 Nov 2020 Since the dawn of space exploration, humankind has been fascinated by survival of terrestrial life in outer space. Outer space is a hostile environment for any form of life, but…
Material science Luminescent Wood Could Light Up Homes Of The Future (Material Science) 4 Nov 2020 The right indoor lighting can help set the mood, from a soft romantic glow to bright, stimulating colors. But some materials used for lighting, such as plastics, are not eco-friendly.…
Medicine UL Research Reveals Extreme Levels Of Uric Acid Can Significantly Reduce Patient Survival (Medicine) 4 Nov 2020 Extreme values of serum uric acid levels in the blood can markedly reduce a patient's chance of surviving and reduce their lifespans by up to 11 years, according to a…
