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Magnetized inflow accreting to center of Milky Way galaxy
Are magnetic fields an important guiding force for gas accreting to a supermassive black hole (SMBH) like the one that our Milky Way galaxy...
Bioengineers borrow from electronics industry to get stem cells to shape up
To understand how cells in the body behave, bioengineers create miniature models of the cells' environment in their lab. But recreating this niche environment...
Global study shows environmentally friendly farming can increase productivity
A major new study involving researchers from the University of York has measured a global shift towards more sustainable agricultural systems that provide environmental...
When sulfur disappears without trace
Many natural products and drugs feature a so-called dicarbonyl motif— in certain cases, however, their preparation poses a challenge to organic chemists. In their...
Study confirms truth behind ‘Darwin’s moth’
Scientists have revisited—and confirmed—one of the most famous textbook examples of evolution in action.
They showed that differences in the survival of pale and dark...
‘Abrupt thaw’ of permafrost beneath lakes could significantly affect climate change models
Methane released by thawing permafrost from some Arctic lakes could significantly accelerate climate change, according to a new University of Alaska Fairbanks-led study.
The study,...
Astronomers identify some of the oldest galaxies in the universe
Astronomers have identified some of the earliest galaxies in the Universe.
The team from the Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University and the Harvard-Smithsonian...
More workers working might not get more work done, ants (and robots) show
For ants and robots operating in confined spaces like tunnels, having more workers does not necessarily mean getting more work done. Just as too...
Engineers create most wear-resistant metal alloy in the world
If you're ever unlucky enough to have a car with metal tires, you might consider a set made from a new alloy engineered at...
99-million-year-old beetle trapped in amber served as pollinator to evergreen cycads
Flowering plants are well known for their special relationship to the insects and other animals that serve as their pollinators. But, before the rise...
New manufacturing technique could improve common problem in printing technology
A new manufacturing technique developed by researchers from Binghamton University, State University at New York may be able to avoid the "coffee ring" effect...
