Distilling scientific knowledge into only 280 characters can be challenging but also valuable in a time of busy schedules and an ever-increasing number of research publications. In medicine and healthcare, Twitter is currently emerging as one of the leading social […]
Liver endothelial cells, which line the blood vessels in the liver, have numerous small pores on their surface. These pores play important roles in liver function, but are too small to be seen with traditional light microscopes. Consequently, the actions […]
With increasing automation of vehicles, drivers will become more disengaged from the primary task of driving. New displays that cover the entire windshield have thus gained much interest recently. Researchers now set out to explore the preferences of potential drivers […]
How important is “word of mouth” communication when it comes to making ethical consumer decisions? Researchers have developed a mathematical model that simulates social interactions and predicts how personal opinions are changed as a result – particularly when it comes […]
Biometric recognition allows the identification of a person based on unique physical characteristics, such as the pattern of the iris. However, research shows that the results of “eye scanning” can be less accurate when a person suffers from diabetes. By […]
We all grow older and experience time unfolding, with the present being a consequence of the past. Yet, could it be possible that the present is also determined by the future? In other words: could time travel be possible? This […]
In an effort to prevent the world from running out of timber, Belgian researchers are now looking in the vast wood collection of the Royal Museum for Central Africa to find new or forgotten wood species. By Victor Deklerck More […]
Lavishly decorated with brightly coloured illustrations and ornaments, illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages are a feast for the eyes. How did medieval alchemists create these long-lasting colours and what can be done to preserve them? By looking at the […]
A central feature of being human is to recognize that we have a self. Researchers from Munich want to find out how our interactions with others influence this self-experience. By simulating social interactions in virtual reality environments, they are hoping […]
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to meet yourself? You can – in virtual reality. Researchers investigated what happens when people encounter a virtual representation of their own past, with surprising results. By Markus von der […]
