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A new synthesis method for three-dimensional nanocarbons

Sharing a secret...the quantum way

When Dirac meets frustrated magnetism

Physicists find misaligned carbon sheets yield unparalleled properties

Unusual electron sharing found in cool crystal

Using protons to tune interlayer forces in van-der-Waals materials

Synthesizing dicarboxylic acids and hydrogen simultaneously from diols

NASA sun data helps new model predict big solar flares

Extensive gas leaks in the North Sea: Abandoned wells

Spin, spin, spin: researchers enhance electron spin longevity

Nanoparticles tailored for special applications synthesized

Faster LEDs for wireless communications from invisible light

Surprising number of exoplanets could host life

Harnessing wind data to help meet energy needs in Florida

New understanding of CRISPR-Cas9 tool could improve gene editing

Nobel prize-winning work is concentrated in minority of scientific fields

Challenging a central dogma of chemistry: Energy flow in chemical reactions

Origami microbots: Centuries-old artform guides cutting-edge advances in tiny machines

Keep cool in the pool: Novel chip sensor makes swimming pools safer

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission to Red Planet successfully launched

New method lets scientists peer deeper into ocean

'Drawn-on-skin' electronics offer breakthrough in wearable monitors

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission to Red Planet successfully launched

Underwater robots reveal daily habits of endangered whales

Healing an Achilles' heel of quantum entanglement

'Fool's gold' may be valuable after all

Scientists make quantum technology smaller

Researchers map mechanisms in the largest CRISPR system

'Quantum negativity' can power ultra-precise measurements

Phillips group exactly solves experimental puzzle in high temperature superconductivity

Biphilic surfaces reduce defrosting times in heat exchangers

How to mix old tires and building rubble to make sustainable roads

Cosmic tango between the very small and the very large

Simulating quantum 'time travel' disproves butterfly effect in quantum realm

Tailored light inspired by nature

How a crystalline sponge sheds water molecules

Breakthrough method for predicting solar storms

Alaskan seismometers record the northern lights

New fabrication method brings single-crystal perovskite devices closer to viability

New fabric could help keep you cool in the summer, even without A/C

Transforming e-waste into a strong, protective coating for metal

Newer PFAS contaminant detected for first time in Arctic seawater

Astronomers pinpoint the best place on Earth for a telescope: High on a frigid Antarctic plateau

New approach refines the Hubble's constant and age of universe

Strange dismembered star cluster found at Galaxy's edge

How stony-iron meteorites form

New blood test shows great promise in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

How Salt Lake's buildings affect its climate future

Using artificial intelligence to smell the roses

Solving materials problems with a quantum computer

How clean water technologies could get a boost from X-ray synchrotrons

Discovery will allow more sophisticated work at nanoscale

Metal-breathing bacteria could transform electronics, biosensors, and more

Research could save years of breeding for new Miscanthus hybrids

Tendency to select targeted retirement fund ending in zero may impact wealth

'SoundWear' a heads-up sound augmentation gadget helps expand children's play experience

Astrophysicist investigates the possibility of life below the surface of Mars

New machine learning method allows hospitals to share patient data -- privately

To end King Coal's reign, must his most loyal subjects get paid?

Winning the digital transformation race: Three emerging approaches for leading transition

Randomness theory could hold key to internet security

Mapping crystal shapes could fast-track 2D materials

Unprecedented look into 'central engine' powering a solar flare

Origami metamaterials show reversible auxeticity combined with deformation recoverability

Study identifies top reasons for sewer line failure

Laser inversion enables multi-materials 3D printing

Water molecules are gold for nanocatalysis

Make your own greenhouse gas logger

Ultra-low power brain implants find meaningful signal in grey matter noise

Novel label-free imaging technique brings out the inner light within T cells

Heat smarter, not harder: How microwaves make catalytic reactions more efficient

Trapping tiny particles: A versatile tool for nano-manipulation

Artificial Intelligence to identify individual birds of same species

Soft robot actuators heal themselves

Offshore wind power now so cheap it could pay money back to consumers

New approach refines the Hubble's constant and age of universe

Lego-inspired bone and soft tissue repair with tiny, 3D-printed bricks

More realistic computer graphics

Project creates more powerful, versatile ultrafast laser pulse

Phage therapy shows potential for treating prosthetic joint infections

Getting a grip on near-field light

New CRISPR C-to-G DNA base editor expands the landscape of precision genome editing

New technology makes homes more energy independent, helps divert power during power outages

A new MXene material shows extraordinary electromagnetic interference shielding ability

New technique to capture carbon dioxide could greatly reduce power plant greenhouse gases

Do bicycles slow down cars on low speed, low traffic roads? Latest research says 'no'

Seeing the light: Researchers combine technologies for better light control

Researchers capture cell-level details of curved cornea

Electrons obey social distancing in 'strange' metals

How a few negative online reviews early on can hurt a restaurant

Mammal cells could struggle to fight space germs

Software of autonomous driving systems

An origin story for a family of oddball meteorites

New 'super light source' should allow fascinating insights into atoms

How COVID-19 causes smell loss

Antioxidant-rich powders from blueberry, persimmon waste could be good for gut microbiota

Narrow wavebands of UV light kill germs

Diamonds shine a light on hidden currents in graphene

If relaxed too soon, physical distancing measures might have been all for naught

Researchers discover new pathways that could help treat RNA viruses

New CT scan method lowers radiation exposure

Tracking misinformation campaigns in real-time is possible, study shows

COVID-19 shutdown led to increased solar power output

Spectacular ultraviolet flash may finally explain how white dwarfs explode

Scientists develop new material for longer-lasting fuel cells

Holograms help physicians during cardiac procedure

Hubble sees summertime on Saturn

Researchers develop a method for predicting unprecedented events

Vikings had smallpox and may have helped spread the world's deadliest virus

COVID-19 lockdown caused 50 percent global reduction in human-linked Earth vibrations

Neanderthals may have had a lower threshold for pain

First ever image of a multi-planet system around a sun-like star captured by ESO telescope

Is it a bird, a plane? Not superman, but a flapping wing drone

Graphene can act as surfactant

What factors influence the likelihood of fracking-related seismicity in Oklahoma?

Brain builds and uses maps of social networks, physical space, in the same way

Twitter data reveals global communication network

Putting the spring-cam back into stroke patients steps

Cells communicate by doing the 'wave'

Silver-plated gold nanostars detect early cancer biomarkers

Can social unrest, riot dynamics be modeled?

Photon-based processing units enable more complex machine learning

While birds chirp, plasma shouldn't: New insight could advance fusion energy

New drug discoveries are closely linked to the quality of lab procedures

World's smallest imaging device has heart disease in focus

Artificial cells produce parts of viruses for safe studies

Through the nanoscale looking glass -- determining boson peak frequency in ultra-thin alumina

Researchers boost koala spotting system

Better wastewater treatment? It's a wrap

First ever image of a multi-planet system around a sun-like star captured by ESO telescope

Photonic crystal light converter

Chemists make tough plastics recyclable

New cosmic magnetic field structures discovered in galaxy NGC 4217

Magnetic field of a spiral galaxy

Lab-made virus mimics COVID-19 virus

Lego builds anaesthesia skills according to new study

'Lost' world's rediscovery is step towards finding habitable planets

Droplet biosensing method opens the door for faster identification of COVID-19

Spinal stimulators repurposed to restore touch in lost limb

3D hand-sensing wristband signals future of wearable tech

Powerful human-like hands create safer human-robotics interactions

Scientists discover volcanoes on Venus are still active

The hair-raising reason for goosebumps

MRI scans of the brains of 130 mammals, including humans, indicate equal connectivity

Plato was right: Earth is made, on average, of cubes

Geophysics: A first for a unique instrument

A mechanical way to stimulate neurons

Physicists take stop-action images of light-driven molecular reaction

New model connects respiratory droplet physics with spread of Covid-19

Quantum exciton found in magnetic van der Waals material NiPS3

How smart, ultrathin nanosheets go fishing for proteins

Which way to the fridge? Common sense helps robots navigate

COVID-19 replicating RNA vaccine has robust response in nonhuman primates

Scientists discover volcanoes on Venus are still active

Ultracold mystery: Solved

Scientists boost stability and efficiency of next-gen solar tech

Plato was right. Earth is made, on average, of cubes

Could mini-Neptunes be irradiated ocean planets?

Battery breakthrough gives boost to electric flight and long-range electric cars

New nano drug candidate kills aggressive breast cancer cells

Shells and grapefruits inspire first manufactured non-cuttable material

A plot twist in pharmaceuticals: Single nanoparticles could pave the way for medicines on demand

Portable DNA device can detect tree pests in under two hours

Scientists achieve major breakthrough in preserving integrity of sound waves

Researchers create a roadmap to better multivalent batteries

Atomtronic device could probe boundary between quantum, everyday worlds

Predicting your personality from your smartphone data

New technology speeds up organic data transfer

Chemical thermometers take temperature to the nanometric scale

The secret to renewable solar fuels is an off-and-on again relationship

Researchers solve a long-standing problem in organic chemistry

Membrane technology could cut emissions and energy use in oil refining

New insight into the origin of water on Earth

Separating gamma-ray bursts: Students make critical breakthrough

Recognizing fake images using frequency analysis

Devices can reduce fibers produced in laundry cycle by up to 80%

Marine drifters: Interdisciplinary study explores plankton diversity

Scientists identify new material with potential for brain-like computing

Scientists open new window into the nanoworld

Enhanced water repellent surfaces discovered in nature

Will telehealth services become the norm following COVID-19 pandemic?

Breakthrough blood test detects positive COVID-19 result in 20 minutes

Love-hate relationship of solvent and water leads to better biomass breakup

Researchers gives robots intelligent sensing abilities to carry out complex tasks

Evidence for decades-old theory to explain the odd behaviors of water

Gel that breaks down, puts itself back together could improve delivery of oral drugs

Strategies for recycling of solar panels

A GoPro for beetles: Researchers create a robotic camera backpack for insects

Solar Orbiter's first images reveal 'campfires' on the Sun

Avoiding food contamination with a durable coating for hard surfaces

Liquid-repelling substance works on all surfaces

In a first, astronomers watch a black hole's corona disappear, then reappear

'Blinking' crystals may convert CO2 into fuels

Solar Orbiter's first images reveal 'campfires' on the Sun

New cobalt-free lithium-ion battery reduces costs without sacrificing performance

How galaxies die: New insights into the quenching of star formation

Giving robots human-like perception of their physical environments

Space station motors make a robotic prosthetic leg more comfortable, extend battery life

New research of oldest light confirms age of the universe

New research of oldest light confirms age of the universe

'Bystander' Cs meet their match in gene-editing technique

Credit-card sized tool provides new insights into how cancer cells invade host tissues

Bacteria with a metal diet discovered in dirty glassware

Researchers 3D print a working heart pump with real human cells

New promising treatment uses smart nanoparticles to target lung cancer

Scientists build high-performing hybrid solar energy converter

Designing DNA from scratch: Engineering the functions of micrometer-sized DNA droplets

Twisting magnetic fields for extreme plasma compression

Tech to help autonomous vehicles better scan for nearby fast-moving objects

Low-cost catalyst helps turn seawater into fuel at scale

Monitoring groundwater changes more precisely

Higher-order topology found in 2D crystal

World population likely to shrink after mid-century, forecasting major shifts in global population and economic power

Global methane emissions soar to record high

Researchers convert female mosquitoes to nonbiting males with implications for mosquito control

Sun and rain transform asphalt binder into potentially toxic compounds

Coumarin compounds from oak barrels could contribute to bitter taste in wine and spirits

New material mimics strength, toughness of mother of pearl

Move over, Siri! Researchers develop improv-based Chatbot

New organic material unlocks faster and more flexible electronic devices

In one hour, surface coating inactivates virus that causes COVID-19

A nanomaterial path forward for COVID-19 vaccine development

Renewable energy transition makes dollars and sense

New lithium battery charges faster, reduces risk of device explosions

Ups and downs in COVID-19 data may be caused by data reporting practices

Experimental COVID-19 vaccine safe, generates immune response

Quantum body scanner? What happens when vector vortex beams meet scattering media

A Raspberry Pi-based virtual reality system for small animals

A new path for electron optics in solid-state systems

Artificial 'neurotransistor' created

Tale of the tape: Sticky bits make better batteries

Customizable smart window technology could improve energy efficiency of buildings

Tech sector job interviews assess anxiety, not software skills

Wireless aquatic robot could clean water and transport cells

Gemini Observatory's quick reflexes capture fleeting flash

Hammer-on technique for atomic vibrations in a crystal

Perovskite solar cells record highest power conversion

Particulate plutonium released from the Fukushima Daiichi meltdowns

Links between video games and gambling run deeper than previously thought, study reveals

Robot jaws shows medicated chewing gum could be the future

Magnetic memory states go exponential

The new tattoo: Drawing electronics on skin

Nano-radiomics unveils treatment effect on tumor microenvironment

Lasers etch an efficient way to address global water crisis

Autoclaving, alcohol not the best options for disinfecting, reusing face masks

Artificial intelligence predicts which planetary systems will survive

Researchers present concept for a new technique to study superheavy elements

Gigantic, red and full of spots

For next-generation semiconductors, 2D tops 3D

Electron cryo-microscopy: Using inexpensive technology to produce high-resolution images

New materials for extra thin computer chips

A micro-lab on a chip detects blood type within minutes

Janggu makes deep learning a breeze

Scientists demonstrate a new experiment in the search for theorized 'neutrinoless' process

Like humans, beluga whales form social networks beyond family ties

Scientists propose plan to determine if Planet Nine is a primordial black hole

Scientists propose plan to determine if Planet Nine is a primordial black hole

Topological materials 'cherned' up to the maximum

Fishing for a theory of emergent behavior

Invention: 'Nanocage' tool untangles (molecular) spaghetti

Microscopy technique reveals nanoscale detail of coatings as they dry

Understanding the love-hate relationship of halide perovskites with the sun

Robust high-performance data storage through magnetic anisotropy

Construction: How to turn 36 seconds into USD 5.4 billion

T-ray camera speed boosted a hundred times over

Researchers solve a 50-year-old enzyme mystery

Why stakeholders in 'wind energy vs biological conservation' conflict have low mutual trust

Liquid metal synthesis for better piezoelectrics: Atomically-thin tin-monosulfide

Science education community should withdraw from international tests, experts urge

Fluorescent peptide nanoparticles, in every color of the rainbow

Old X-rays, new vision: A nano-focused X-ray laser

Purifying water with the help of wood, bacteria and the sun

New method estimates risks of hormone-disrupting substances in drinking water

The spin state story: Observation of the quantum spin liquid state in novel material

Enormous 'superflare' detected on nearby star

New biomaterial could shield against harmful radiation

Glowing worms provide live-action movies of the body's internal scaffolding

Porous graphene ribbons doped with nitrogen for electronics and quantum computing

Researchers find safeguards for quantum communications

Breakthrough machine learning approach quickly produces higher-resolution climate data

No association found between exposure to mobile devices and brain volume alterations in adolescents

Care for cats? So did people along the Silk Road more than 1,000 years ago

Ways to keep buildings cool with improved super white paints

Using electricity to break down pollutants left over after wastewater treatment

Therapy delivered electronically more effective than face to face

Fair justice systems need open data access

Chatbots can ease medical providers' burden, offer guidance to those with COVID-19 symptoms

Safer CRISPR gene editing with fewer off-target hits

Scientists urge caution, further assessment of ecological impacts above deep sea mining