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New study shows novel crystal structure for hydrogen under high pressure
Ishikawa, Japan – Elements in the periodic table can take up multiple forms. Carbon, for example, exists as diamond or graphite depending on the
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Meet a colorful but colorblind spider
Jumping spiders, the flamboyant dandies of the eight-legged set, have names inspired by peacocks, cardinals and other colorful icons. Credit:
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The first AI breast cancer sleuth that shows its work
DURHAM, N.C. – Computer engineers and radiologists at Duke University have developed an artificial intelligence platform to analyze potentially
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Hostile takeover in the cell
Mitochondria are known as energy suppliers for our cells, but they also play an important role in the defense against pathogens. They can initiate
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Electricity regulation with equity and justice for all
By Kiran Julin Credit: Cristen Farley/Berkeley Lab By Kiran Julin Poring over the line items on your monthly electricity bill may not sound like
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Origin of rare disease FOP rooted in muscle regeneration dysfunction
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare disease characterized by extensive bone growth outside of the normal skeleton that pre-empts
The free-energy principle explains the brain
The RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan, along with colleagues, has shown that the free-energy principle can explain how neural networks
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Novel treatment target for heart disease found in the blood vessel wall
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2022) – A molecule of RNA called CARMN has been found in abundance in the healthy smooth muscle cells that help give our
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Kessler Foundation awarded federal grant to study virtual reality immersive technology for visual neglect in traumatic brain injury
East Hanover, NJ – January 13, 2022 – Peii (Peggy) Chen, PhD, senior research scientist in the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research at
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First melanoma test to offer reassurance of low risk of cancer spread
A pioneering test which reliably predicts the spread or return of the most deadly form of skin cancer has been developed by a team of Newcastle
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$10M project aims for more pest-resilient food options in Asia
ITHACA, N.Y. – A new Cornell University-led project will accelerate the application of a proven biotechnology to enhance food and nutritional
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Strong evidence shows Sixth Mass Extinction of global biodiversity in progress
The history of life on Earth has been marked five times by events of mass biodiversity extinction caused by extreme natural phenomena. Today, many
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Jie Xu named one of America’s greatest technology disruptors
Argonne early career scientist recognized for the potentially transformative impact of her research on skin-like wearable electronics. Credit:
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$10M elevates UArizona hypersonics facilities to national prominence
University of Arizona aerospace and mechanical engineering researchers have received $3.5 million in funding from the state of Arizona’s
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Unusual team finds gigantic planet hidden in plain sight
A UC Riverside astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing