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Physics & Astronomy

Precision Weighing: New Method for Proton Mass Determination

To determine the mass of a single proton still more accurate – a group of physicists led by Klaus Blaum and Sven Sturm of the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear…

Physics & Astronomy

NASA’s NICER Mission: Unveiling Neutron Star Mysteries

Launched June 3 on an 18-month baseline mission, NICER will help scientists understand the nature of the densest stable form of matter located deep in the…

Materials Sciences

Shellfish-Derived Materials Enhance Bioassays and Medical Tests

More sensitive tests would allow scientists to identify pathogens, diseases and specific cellular proteins even when these “biomarkers” are present at levels…

Life & Chemistry

New Method Discovered to Speed Up Carbon Sequestration

Scientists at Caltech and USC have discovered a way to speed up the slow part of the chemical reaction that ultimately helps the earth to safely lock away, or…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Fast, Affordable Method for Supercapacitor Electrode Production

Supercapacitors are an aptly named type of device that can store and deliver energy faster than conventional batteries. They are in high demand for…

Life & Chemistry

New Bacterial Defense Mechanism in CRISPR-Cas System Unveiled

The CRISPR-Cas system is an immune system that is found in many bacteria. It provides protection from viruses and other molecular parasites that can invade the…

Life & Chemistry

Zebra Finch Mutation Boosts Sperm Speed for Fertilization Race

The “goal” of each sperm is fertilizing the ovum, which implies winning a fierce race through the long female reproductive tract. The competitors in this race…

Life & Chemistry

Unlocking Artery Formation: New Insights into Blood Vessel Growth

The blood vessel system forms an intricate network of arteries, veins and capillaries that transports oxygen, nutrients, cells and waste products throughout…

Health & Medicine

New Gene Linked to Increased Severity of Common Colds

Colds that are not linked to influenza are generally benign. Still, 2% of each generation of children have to go to hospital following a virulent infection….

Physics & Astronomy

Nano-Trumpet and Quantum Dot: Precision Positioning Breakthrough

Professor Richard Warburton and Argovia Professor Martino Poggio's teams in the Department of Physics and the Swiss Nanoscience Institute at the University of…

Earth Sciences

Deep-Sea Corals Thrive in Unexpected Pacific Waters

Scientists had long believed that the waters of the Central and Northeast Pacific Ocean were inhospitable to certain species of deep-sea corals, but a marine…

Life & Chemistry

Mica Insights: How Water Transports Essential Minerals

In a new study from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with the University of Illinois and Chicago and the…

Materials Sciences

New Method Measures Materials Under Extreme Conditions

High-performance materials improve the function and extend the application range of machines and systems, such as in light construction and high-temperature…

Life & Chemistry

Personalized Medication Dosages: Tailoring Treatment for You

Personalized drug therapy, adjusting the dose, dosage intervals, and the duration of treatment to fit individual patients’ needs, are getting more and more…

Life & Chemistry

Advancing Stem Cells for Drug Discovery and Cell Therapy

Both embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells are valued for their ability to form any cell in the body.

Information Technology

Helping Robots Learn 3-D Vision for Real-World Tasks

– Autonomous robots can inspect nuclear power plants, clean up oil spills in the ocean, accompany fighter planes into combat and explore the surface of Mars.

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