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Physics & Astronomy

First Radio Detection of Extrasolar Planetary System

Using the supersharp radio “vision” of the continent-wide Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), astronomers have discovered a Saturn-sized planet closely orbiting a…

Physics & Astronomy

Early Mars: Ice Sheets, Not Rivers, Shaped Its Landscape

To reach this conclusion, lead author Anna Grau Galofre, former PhD student in the department of earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences, developed and used new…

Physics & Astronomy

Mastering Precision: The Art of Creating Tiny Holes

Nobody can shoot a pistol bullet through a banana in such a way that the skin is perforated but the banana remains intact. However, on the level of individual…

Physics & Astronomy

Smart Stirrer: Innovative Magnetic Stirrer Enhances Lab Monitoring

In the paper, 'Monitoring chemistry in situ with the Smart Stirrer –a magnetic stirrer bar with an integrated process monitoring system' published in the…

Health & Medicine

High-Speed AFM Unveils Diverse Amyloid Structures and Dynamics

Understanding how exactly amyloid fibrils form is crucial for gaining insights into the development of such diseases and for advancing with treatment…

Process Engineering

Composite Manufacturing: Pros and Cons of Two Methods

“Frontal polymerization doesn't use an autoclave at all, so it doesn't require that huge upfront investment,” said Bliss Professor Philippe Geubelle in the…

Life & Chemistry

AI & single-cell genomics

Traditional single-cell sequencing methods help to reveal insights about cellular differences and functions – but they do this with static snapshots only…

Environmental Conservation

Surface clean-up technology won't solve ocean plastic problem

Researchers compared estimates of current and future plastic waste with the ability of floating clean-up devices to collect it – and found the impact of such…

Medical Engineering

Wireless Implantable Transmitter Enhances Biomedical Devices

The Purdue team developed a fully implantable radio-frequency transmitter chip for wireless sensor nodes and biomedical devices. The research is published in…

Life & Chemistry

Uncovering Soil Biodiversity Blind Spots for Ecosystem Health

Soils contribute to many crucial ecosystem functions and services including climate regulation, nutrient cycling, and food production. To support their…

Materials Sciences

Machine Learning Unlocks Insights Into Organic-Inorganic Interfaces

Oliver Hofmann and his research group at the Institute of Solid State Physics at TU Graz are working on the optimization of modern electronics. A key role in…

Life & Chemistry

Deep Learning Transforms Single-Cell Biology with AI Insights

Computer systems that emulate key aspects of human problem solving are commonly referred to as artificial intelligence (AI). This field has seen massive…

Information Technology

New Method Enhances Graphene Supercapacitors for Energy Storage

Demand for integrated energy storage devices is growing rapidly as people rely more and more on portable and wireless electronics, and the global need grows…

Information Technology

Germany Leverages Mobile Network for Accurate Rainfall Data

Whether in flood early-warning systems or in agriculture – rainfall measurements are of great importance. However, there is a lack of accurate data for many…

Life & Chemistry

Chlamydia’s Glutamine Dependence: New Insights for Treatment

Chlamydia are bacteria that cause venereal diseases. In humans, they can only survive if they enter the cells. This is the only place where they find the…

Life & Chemistry

First Strategy to Discover Molecular Glue Degraders Unveiled

Despite enormous efforts to advance traditional pharmacology approaches, more than three quarters of all human proteins remain beyond the reach of therapeutic…

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