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A bit of a stretch… material that thickens as it’s pulled
Scientists have discovered the first synthetic material that becomes thicker—at the molecular level—as it is stretched.
Researchers led by Dr. Devesh Mistry from the University...
Scientists call for eight steps to increase soil carbon for climate...
Leading scientists call for action to increase global soil carbon, in advance of the annual climate summit of the United Nations Framework Convention on...
Nanoscale tweezers can perform single-molecule ‘biopsies’ on individual cells
Using electrical impulses, the 'tweezers' can extract single DNA, proteins and organelles from living cells without destroying them.
We are continuously expanding our knowledge on...
In death, Lonesome George reveals why giant tortoises live so long
Lonesome George's species may have died with him in 2012, but he and other giant tortoises of the Galapagos are still providing genetic clues...
New quantum materials could take computing devices beyond the semiconductor era
Researchers from Intel Corp. and the University of California, Berkeley, are looking beyond current transistor technology and preparing the way for a new type...
The water in Saturn’s rings and satellites is like that on...
By developing a new method for measuring isotopic ratios of water and carbon dioxide remotely, scientists have found that the water in Saturn's rings...
Scientists detect biggest known black-hole collision
An international team of scientists have detected ripples in space and time, known as gravitational waves, from the biggest known black-hole collision that formed...
The force of the vacuum
Scientists from the Theory Department of the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) at the Center for Free-Electron Laser...
Solving 21st-century problems requires skills that few are trained in, scientists...
From companies trying to resolve data security risks to coastal communities preparing for rising sea levels, solving modern problems requires teamwork that draws on...
Why a curious crustacean could hold secret to making renewable energy...
Scientists studying the digestive system of a curious wood-eating crustacean have discovered it may hold the key to sustainably converting wood into biofuel.
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Study finds toxic flame retardants in children’s car seats
In a new study, Indiana University scientists found toxic flame retardants in newly manufactured children's car seats, sparking concerns about children's health. Of the...
