Now Playing newUniversity of Florida Physicists Set New Record for Graphene Solar Cell EfficiencyDoping may be a no-no for athletes, but researchers in the University of Florida’s physics department say it was key in getting unprecedented power conversion efficiency from a new graphene solar cell created in their lab. – University of Florida|5/24/2012 1:10 PM EDT
Persistent Sensory Experience is Good for Aging Brain
Despite a long-held scientific belief that much of the wiring of the brain is fixed by adolescence, a new study shows that changes in sensory experience can cause massive rewiring, even as one ages. These findings may open new avenues of research on brain remodeling and aging. – Max Planck Florida Institute|5/24/2012 12:30 PM EDT
International Baccalaureate (IB) Leadership Certificates Are Piloted at Five Universities WorldwideThe International Baccalaureate (IB) introduces leadership training for student teachers based on its unique learner-focused pedagogy. – International Baccalaureate|5/24/2012 12:20 PM EDT
IB Primary- and Middle-Years Students Perform Better on International Assessments Than Their Peers at Non-IB SchoolsStudents enrolled in International Baccalaureate (IB) education programs out-perform their non-IB peers in academic areas and also indicate high social and emotional well-being. – International Baccalaureate|5/24/2012 12:15 PM EDT
Newly Modified Nanoparticle Opens Window on Future Gene Editing Technologies
Iowa State University researchers are using nanoparticles originally developed by the late Victor Lin to simultaneously deliver proteins and DNA into plant cells. The technology could allow more sophisticated and targeted editing of plant genomes. – Iowa State University|5/24/2012 12:10 PM EDT
Key Gene Found Responsible for Chronic Inflammation, Accelerated Aging and CancerResearchers at NYU School of Medicine have, for the first time, identified a single gene that simultaneously controls inflammation, accelerated aging and cancer. – NYU Langone Medical Center|5/24/2012 12:05 PM EDT
From Lemons to Lemonade: Reaction Uses Carbon Dioxide to Make Carbon-Based Semiconductor
Materials scientist Yun Hang Hu has discovered a chemical reaction that gobbles up the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and produces a couple of useful compounds. And, by the way, it releases energy. – Michigan Technological University|5/24/2012 12:00 PM EDT
Researchers Identify Protein Necessary for Behavioral FlexibilityResearchers have identified a protein necessary to maintain behavioral flexibility, which allows us to modify our behaviors to adjust to circumstances that are similar, but not identical, to previous experiences. Their findings may offer new insights into addressing autism and schizophrenia—afflictions marked by impaired behavioral flexibility. – New York University|5/24/2012 12:00 PM EDT
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