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Genetic engineering without unwanted side effects helps fight parasites
Modified CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing scissors are enabling researchers at the University of Zurich to make alterations to the genetic material of single-cell organisms that...
New electron microscopy technique offers first look at previously hidden processes
Northwestern researchers have developed a new microscopy method that allows scientists to see the building blocks of "smart" materials being formed at the nanoscale.
The chemical...
Masks block 99.9% of large COVID-linked droplets: study
Face masks reduce the risk of spreading large COVID-linked droplets when speaking or coughing by up to 99.9 percent, according to a lab experiment...
Newly discovered receptor helps to sneak a peek at evolution
Together with lipids, membrane proteins are a central component of all biological membranes and fulfill important functions in transport and information transfer within and...
Masks not enough to stop COVID-19’s spread without distancing: study
Simply wearing a mask may not be enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 without social distancing.
In Physics of Fluids, by AIP Publishing, researchers tested...
Multiparty entanglement: When everything is connected
Entanglement is a ubiquitous concept in modern physics research: it occurs in subjects ranging from quantum gravity to quantum computing. In a publication that...
Researchers find hydrogen-supported life beneath glaciers
Using years of data collected from ice-covered habitats all over the world, a Montana State University team has discovered new insights into the processes...
Diamonds are not just for jewelry anymore
When it comes to the semiconductor industry, silicon has reigned as king in the electronics field, but it is coming to the end of...
Crikey! Massive prehistoric croc emerges from South East Queensland
A prehistoric croc measuring more than five metres long -- dubbed the 'swamp king' -- ruled south eastern Queensland waterways only a few million...
Robust stellar flares might not prevent life on exoplanets, could facilitate its detection
Although violent and unpredictable, stellar flares emitted by a planet's host star do not necessarily prevent life from forming, according to a new Northwestern...
New nanomaterial helps obtain hydrogen from a liquid energy carrier, in a key step...
Hydrogen is a sustainable source of clean energy that avoids toxic emissions and can add value to multiple sectors in the economy including transportation,...
