Liquid metal dealloying creates nanoporous silicon carbide at just 800°C
Silicon carbide (SiC) is a ceramic known for its excellent heat resistance and chemical stability, which makes it…
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Faster molecular simulations identify promising diamond defects for quantum computers and sensors
A faster way of finding the best diamond-based materials for quantum computers has been developed by a researcher at…
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New topological microscope tip reveals evidence of 2D altermagnetism
Researchers have fashioned a layered topological material into a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) tip that senses…
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DNA 'flight recorder' traces embryonic development cell by cell
For decades, scientists have been able to look at individual moments in the development of an embryo: a snapshot of a…
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New method helps researchers study proteins involved in plant health, disease
Plants—like people—come in all shapes and sizes. And just like scientists want to understand the components of the…
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Humans and songbirds hear the same sounds, but organize them differently
Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and Leiden University have discovered that humans and songbirds use…
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Sequence changes help modified mRNA avoid protein-making errors to improve vaccine design
When the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 turned our world upside down, mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 brought a breakthrough.…
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Researchers uncover multiple genetic paths that lead to mottled feathers in chickens
The white-tipped feathers found in many chicken breeds may look like variations of the same decorative pattern, but new…
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Quantum physicists trace a century of controlling spin
A concept from the field of quantum mechanics, spin is a property of particles that has no direct counterpart in…
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New electrochemical sensor could make food quality testing faster and less expensive
Researchers at the Oregon State University College of Science have developed a new electrochemical sensor for rapidly…
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Want more women CEOs? Start with company structure, research finds
Women managers are significantly more likely to be promoted to CEO at companies organized into separate business…
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New carbon calculator helps research labs pinpoint emissions and target reductions
Research labs are among the most energy-hungry facilities at universities worldwide. According to both University…
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3D map of rice development charts gene activity across plant's entire life cycle
Rice is one of the world's most familiar staple foods, but how does a single cell develop into a rice plant with…
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A new way to replace carbon with nitrogen atoms could lead to better medicines
When drugmakers want to improve on compounds they have already created, they can replace a carbon atom with a nitrogen…
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The ocean circulation that persists even after a key AMOC component fails
The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) is thought to face a potentially existential threat from climate…
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Satellite model finds Alpine peatlands may be smaller than official maps show
Peatlands in the Alps are mostly small, scattered and difficult to access. As a result, up-to-date information on their…
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Newly discovered antiviral system in bacteria is 'strangest of its kind'
Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have uncovered an unusual bacterial immune system that operates in reverse of known…
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Before leaf miner damage shows, horse chestnut leaves alter how they function
Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) and Semmelweis University have investigated what happens to horse…
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NASA JPL testing readies Voyager technologies lander for moon mission
A commercial lander that will be at the forefront of NASA's efforts to establish a moon base, humanity's first lunar…
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Chemical surroundings, not size alone, help glucose-processing enzyme stay active as temperatures rise
Cells must produce energy despite changing conditions. But what keeps metabolic enzymes functional during temperature…
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Americans are stressed about grocery prices, so why do they toss or overlook so much 'misfit' food?
There's a paradox that drives the shopping decisions of many Americans: Almost three-quarters say they're feeling…
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Natural RNA modifications in archaea mirror those used in medicine
RNA therapeutics open up new possibilities for the targeted and precise treatment of diseases. To ensure that RNA…
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Across the US, people don't want data centers coming to their communities
Regardless of their views on politics or climate change, most Americans oppose the development of data centers in their…
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Winged insect evolution: New evidence sheds light on century-old debate
A new study combining genomic analyses and fossil evidence sheds light on the century-old "Palaeoptera Problem," a…
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Variations in the human vocal tract could have influenced language diversity
The anatomical differences in our vocal tracts could be one of the sources of our Tower of Babel—the vast difference in…
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Messy, risky outdoor play is important for children, but adults can stop them enjoying it
There is growing evidence that children today have fewer opportunities for independent, adventurous outdoor play and…
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'Atmospheric rivers' helped open a Portugal-sized hole in Antarctica's winter sea ice
Polynyas are patches of open water surrounded by sea ice, where heat and moisture can pass freely between the ocean and…
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Colorado River drought drives unprecedented pattern of groundwater loss
Declining Colorado River flows and falling water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead are highly visible signs of the…
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New solar model maps sun more accurately by checking far-side activity
A Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)-led team has developed an improved model for predicting solar events that…
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How literature can inspire us to forgive
A story that places us inside the mind of a character who is remorseful about causing harm can inspire forgiveness for…
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Sexual violence survivors often expect systems to fail or harm them, study finds
University students who are survivors of sexual violence are forced to perform a constant, exhausting…
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A small RNA switch with huge potential opens up new possibilities for synthetic biology
An international research team led by TU Darmstadt Professor Beatrix Süß, working in close collaboration with partners…
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A closer look at hard-to-see cells could answer new questions about nerve damage and recovery
Under the microscope, mitochondria inside healthy terminal Schwann cells form a web of interconnected branches, with…
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'Discovery compact' proposal calls for new social contract to sustain U.S. science
In a perspective article, Sergio Carbajo and colleagues call for a "Discovery Compact" in the face of the recent…
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Nanoparticle injection reprograms NK immune cells to fight cancer and autoimmune disorders
MIT engineers have developed a new way to program natural killer (NK) immune cells to target cancerous T cells or T…
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Air conditioners contribute to climate change—this 40‑year‑old treaty aims to limit the harm
As temperatures broke records this summer, sales of air-conditioning units soared. But this technology can compound…
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