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Astronomers probe layer-cake structure of brown dwarf’s atmosphere

'Greening' biomaterials and scaffolds used in regenerative medicine

Ultrafast X-ray provides new look at plasma discharge breakdown in water

New research infuses equity principles into the algorithm development process

Researchers film human viruses in liquid droplets at near-atomic detail

New information storage and processing device

Solar-powered microbes to feed the world?

Engineers bend light to enhance wavelength conversion

Ultra high performance flexible ultraviolet sensors for use in wearables

'Green' synthesis of plastics from CO2

Artificial Intelligence learns better when distracted

HR 8799 super-Jupiters’ days measured for the first time, gives a new spin on unraveling planet formation mystery

Tiny wireless device illuminates neuron activity in the brain

Systems intelligent organizations succeed – regardless of structures

Dark mode may not save your phone's battery life as much as you think, but there are a few silver linings

The quantum refrigerator

Dancing with the light: A new way to make crystals bend by shining light

New nanomaterial to derive clean fuel from the sea

Breathing new life into fuel cells

Astronomers discover how to feed a black hole

Environmental impact of bottled water up to 3,500 times higher than tap water

Earthly rocks point way to water hidden on Mars

Chaotic electrons heed ‘limit’ in strange metals

Collisions of light produce matter/antimatter from pure energy

Study reveals characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Adapting roots to a hotter planet could ease pressure on food supply

Planetary scientist puts Mars lake theory on ice with new study that offers alternate explanation

Optimizing phase change material usage could reduce power plant water consumption

Scientists observe gas re-accretion in dying galaxies for the first time

Spin-sonics: Acoustic wave gets the electrons spinning

Managing earthquakes triggered by oil production

Machine learning fuels personalized cancer medicine

Climate adaptation at the U.S. Department of Defense and beyond

Tracking the movement of a single nanoparticle

Magnetic fields implicated in the mysterious midlife crisis of stars

Water as a metal

Superconductivity in high-Tc cuprates: ‘from maximal to minimal dissipation’ - a new paradigm?

Novel method for fast 3D microscopy

Scientists capture most-detailed radio image of Andromeda galaxy to date

First detection of light from behind a black hole

Hybrid cars are twice as vulnerable to supply chain issues as gas-powered models

Giant friction experiment at Kilauea volcano

Now in 3D: Deep learning techniques help visualize X-ray data in three dimensions

Controlling asymmetry for drug synthesis

New cybersecurity technique keeps hackers guessing

Supernova's 'fizzled' gamma-ray burst

Hubble finds evidence of water vapor at Jupiter's moon Ganymede

Hubble finds evidence of water vapor at Jupiter's moon Ganymede

Meeting global climate targets will lead to 8 million more energy jobs worldwide by 2050

New organ-on-a-chip finds crucial interaction between blood, ovarian cancer tumors

Potential role of 'junk DNA' sequence in aging, cancer

Making clean hydrogen is hard, but researchers just solved a major hurdle

Millimeter-tall 'mountains' on neutron stars

'Feel good' brain messenger can be willfully controlled, new study reveals

Clever cockatoos learn through social interaction, study finds

Anatomy of the red planet: Mars-quakes reveal interior

Eyes wide shut: How newborn mammals dream the world they're entering

Scientists reverse age-related memory loss in mice

15,000-year-old viruses discovered in Tibetan glacier ice

Bio-based coating for wood outperforms traditional synthetic options

Topology in biology

DeepMind and EMBL release the most complete database of predicted 3D structures of human proteins

Soft skin patch could provide early warning for strokes, heart attacks

Untwisting DNA reveals new force that shapes genomes

Martian global dust storm ended winter early in the south

Meet the Martian meteorite hunters

Astrophysicist outlines plans for the gravitational wave observatory on the moon

Researchers automate brain MRI image labeling, more than 100,000 exams labelled in under 30 minutes

'Wrapping' anodes in 3D carbon nanosheets: The next big thing in li-ion battery technology

Researchers develop tool to drastically speed up the study of enzymes

Smartphone screens effective sensors for soil or water contamination

Anatomy of the red planet: Mars-quakes reveal interior

Unravelling the knotty problem of the Sun's activity

Eco-friendly plastic from cellulose and water

Pathogens get comfy in designer goo

Gaming graphics card allows faster, more precise control of fusion energy experiments

Personalized immunotherapy: Rapid screening of therapeutic combinations

Silicon with a two-dimensional structure

Visualizing a city's energy use

Structural biology provides long-sought solution to innate immunity puzzle

Antimatter from laser pincers

Artificial intelligence models to analyze cancer images take shortcuts that introduce bias

Fully renewable energy feasible for Samoa, study suggests

Scientists make X-ray vision-like camera to rapidly retrieve 3D images

Scientists develop tougher, safer bicycle helmets using new plastic material

Infrared held in a pincer

Planetary shields will buckle under stellar winds from their dying stars

Spotted: An exoplanet with the potential to form moons

Scientists harness the naturally abundant CRISPR-Cas system to edit superbugs with the hope of treating infections caused by drug resistant pathogens

New study reveals previously unseen star formation in Milky Way

Team streamlines neural networks to be more adept at computing on encrypted data

Dynamic heart model mimics hemodynamic loads, advances engineered heart tissue technology

Exoskeletons have a problem: They can strain the brain

SuperBIT: A low-cost balloon-borne telescope to rival Hubble

New quantum research gives insights into how quantum light can be mastered

New framework applies machine learning to atomistic modeling

New algorithm flies drones faster than human racing pilots can

Toxicity testing on the placenta and embryo

Batteries for grid-scale energy storage

'Magic-angle' trilayer graphene may be a rare, magnet-proof superconductor

Origami comes to life with new shape-changing materials

Wearable brain-machine interface turns intentions into actions

A large tidal stream observed in the Sombrero galaxy

The weather forecast for Venus

Nanostructures enable record high-harmonic generation

Thumb-sized device quickly 'sniffs out' bad breath

Rounding errors could make certain stopwatches pick wrong race winners, researchers show

How managing building energy demand can aid the clean energy transition

Nanoparticles create heat from light to manipulate electrical activity in neurons

Novel method predicts if COVID-19 clinical trials will fail or succeed

A mutual exchange: Synthesizing aryl sulfides from non-smelling, non-toxic compounds

Cancer: Information theory to fight resistance to treatments

Using ultra-low temperatures to understand high-temperature superconductivity

Ultrathin magnet operates at room temperature

Microbially produced fibers: Stronger than steel, tougher than Kevlar

New technology shows promise in detecting, blocking grid cyberattacks

Novel method for glucagon delivery

Solar cells: Boosting photovoltaic effect in ferroelectric-paraelectric superlattices

Using snakes to monitor Fukushima radiation

Renewable energies: No wind turbine disturbing the scenery

How green is your plastic?

Enzyme-based plastics recycling is more energy efficient, better for environment, researchers show

Machine learning models to help photovoltaic systems find their place in the sun

Mycoplasma mobile moves into overdrive: Twin motor modified from ATP synthase discovered

Projecting bond properties with machine learning

Study finds surprising source of social influence

Earth's magnetosphere: The origin of bifurcated current sheets explained

No excuse to continue reliance on fossil fuels, says leading nano-technologist

Long-period oscillations of Sun discovered

New algorithm may help autonomous vehicles navigate narrow, crowded streets

Supermassive black holes put a brake on stellar births

Seismic surveys have no significant impact on commercially valuable fish in NW Australia, study suggests

A new, inexpensive way to heal chronic wounds

Robotic neck brace can help analyze cancer treatment impacts

Making clean hydrogen is hard, but researchers just solved a major hurdle

Renewable energy OK, but not too close to home

Scientists on the scent of flavor enhancement

New material could mean lightweight armor, protective coatings

Tail without a comet: the dusty remains of Comet ATLAS

New metric for designing safer streets

Novel techniques extract more accurate data from images degraded by environmental factors

Scientists adopt deep learning for multi-object tracking

Dark heart of the nearest radio galaxy

At last: Separated and freshly bound

Cosmic rays help supernovae explosions pack a bigger punch

The mathematics of repulsion for new graphene catalysts

Unsustainable Arctic shipping risks accelerating damage to the Arctic environment

Mathematical models and computer simulations are the new frontiers in COVID-19 drug trials

Deconstructing the infectious machinery of SARS-CoV-2

Millimeter-tall 'mountains' on neutron stars

Scientists create tool to explore billions of social media messages, potentially predict political and financial turmoil

Scientists create rechargeable swimming microrobots using oil and water

Removing the lead hazard from perovskite solar cells

Galactic fireworks: New ESO images reveal stunning features of nearby galaxies

Floating into summer with more buoyant, liquid-proof life jackets, swimsuits

Enabling the 'imagination' of artificial intelligence

Air-powered computer memory helps soft robot control movements

Engineers 3D printed a soft robotic hand that can play Nintendo

New discoveries and insights into the glass transition

The paradox of a free-electron laser without the laser

Simplified method for calibrating optical tweezers

Future information technologies: Topological materials for ultrafast spintronics

Accurate protein structure prediction now accessible to all

Scientists take snapshots of ultrafast switching in a quantum electronic device

Unlocking efficient light-energy conversion with stable coordination nanosheets

A rapid method to quantify antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

Bioengineering discovery paves way for improved production of bio-based goods

Fluorescence lighting helps detect impurities in water

Repairs using light signals

Visibly transparent radiative cooler under direct sunlight

Hollow nano-objects made of DNA could trap viruses and render them harmless

Quantum movements of small glass sphere controlled

Scientists find way to navigate a heavy uphill climb

Trust me, I'm a chatbot

Detecting wildlife illness and death with new early alert system

Small molecule plays outsize role in controlling nanoparticle

The hidden culprit killing lithium-metal batteries from the inside

Rats prefer to help their own kind; Humans may be similarly wired

How to make biomedical research data able to interact?

New mechanism of superconductivity discovered in graphene

New evidence of an anomalous phase of matter brings energy-efficient technologies closer

Personalized 3D printed knee implant could help thousands of arthritis sufferers

Swarm of autonomous tiny drones can localize gas leaks

Opening the gate to the next generation of information processing

'Neuroprosthesis' restores words to man with paralysis

'Neuroprosthesis' restores words to man with paralysis

Idea sharing increases online learner engagement

Hydrogel composite developed to help protective gear rapidly degrade toxic nerve agents

Study puts charge into drive for sustainable lithium production

Tamarind shells converted into an energy source for vehicles

New system for tracking macaws emphasizes species' conservation needs

Liquid metal sensors and AI could help prosthetic hands to 'feel'

Chemistry discovery could remove micropollutants from environment

Business use of avatars

Solar radio signals could be used to monitor melting ice sheets

5D imaging of ultrafast phenomena

Are silver nanoparticles a silver bullet against microbes?

Mosquito-resistant clothing prevents bites in trials

Supercomputer predicts cell-membrane permeability of cyclic peptides

Synthesis of one of the most abundant organic lipids elucidates its structure

Preventing oxygen release leads to safer high-energy-density batteries

Mechanical stimuli significantly influence organ growth

Galactic gamma ray bursts predicted last year show up right on schedule

This device harvests power from your sweaty fingertips while you sleep

Electrons in quantum liquid gain energy from laser pulses

Simulating microswimmers in nematic fluids

Mathematical model predicts the movement of microplastics in the ocean

Reducing data-transfer error in radiation therapy

'Hydrogel-based flexible brain-machine interface'

Trace gas phosphine points to volcanic activity on Venus, scientists say

Shape-memory alloys might help airplanes land without a peep

Optical singularities could be used for wide range of applications from super resolution imaging to optical trapping

Neutron-clustering effect in nuclear reactors demonstrated

Discovery of 10 faces of plasma leads to new insights in fusion and plasma science

Magnetic field from MRI affects focused-ultrasound-mediated blood-brain barrier

Mathematicians develop ground-breaking modeling toolkit to predict local COVID-19 impact

Artificial intelligence could be new blueprint for precision drug discovery

MaxDIA: Taking proteomics to the next level

Electric delivery vehicles: When, where, how they’re charged has big impact on greenhouse gas emissions

Teardrop star reveals hidden supernova doom

Technology that restores the sense of touch in nerves damaged as a result of injury

How the universe is reflected near black holes

Training helps teachers anticipate how students with learning disabilities might solve problems

Haziness of exoplanet atmospheres depends on properties of aerosol particles

Reviewing pressure effects on iron-based high-temperature superconductors

Giving a 'tandem' boost to solar-powered water splitting

New electronic paper displays brilliant colors

Sample preparation in forensic toxicological analysis may have huge impacts

Seeing with radio waves

Exposure to light with less blue before sleep is better for energy metabolism

New theoretical model of high-temp superconductivity: Electrical current flowing with zero resistance

Scientists observe a new type of topological defect in chiral magnets

New 3D printable phase-changing composites can regulate temperatures inside buildings

Scientists solve 40-year mystery over Jupiter's X-ray aurora

Thyroid cancer now diagnosed with machine learning-powered photoacoustic/ultrasound imaging

Virtual learning may help NICU nurses recognize baby pain

Computer-assisted biology: Decoding noisy data to predict cell growth

Physicists take big step in race to quantum computing

Programmable structures from the printer

Scientists home in on recipe for entirely renewable energy

New imaging technique may boost research in biology, neuroscience

Microscopy technique makes finer images of deeper tissue, more quickly

New study shows mathematical models helped reduce the spread of COVID-19

Tiny tools: Controlling individual water droplets as biochemical reactors

Creating more resilient supply chains through nature-inspired design

First study of nickelate's magnetism finds a strong kinship with cuprate superconductors

Remotely-piloted sailboats monitor 'cold pools' in tropical environments

The pressure is off and high temperature superconductivity remains

Study gauges hospital preparedness for the next national medical crisis

Solving the plastic shortage with a new chemical catalyst

Icequakes likely rumble along geyser-spitting fractures in Saturn's icy moon Enceladus

Quantum particles: Pulled and compressed

An antioxidative stress regulator protects muscle tissue in space, mouse study shows

Researchers record brainwaves to measure 'cybersickness'

Handwriting beats typing and watching videos for learning to read

New radio receiver opens wider window to radio universe

Collective battery storage beneficial for decarbonized world

To predict underwater volcano eruptions, scientist looks at images from space

Unlocking radiation-free quantum technology with graphene

Simulations of turbulence's smallest structures

More EVs could reduce CO2 emissions in Hawaii by 93% in less than 30 years

Machine learning tool sorts the nuances of quantum data

Scientists use artificial intelligence to detect gravitational waves

Energycane produces more biodiesel than soybean at a lower cost

For many students, double-dose algebra leads to college attainment

Cutting through noise for better solar cells

Nova explosions alone cannot explain amount of lithium in current universe

Quantum laser turns energy loss into gain?

A new look at color displays

New clues to why there's so little antimatter in the universe

Digital pens provide new insight into cognitive testing results

New clues to why there's so little antimatter in the universe

Reducing the melting of Greenland ice cap using solar geoengineering?

Making computer servers worldwide more climate friendly

Developing new techniques to build biomaterials

New report aims to improve VR use in healthcare education

Methane in plumes of Saturn's moon Enceladus: Possible signs of life?

Methane in plumes of Saturn's moon Enceladus: Possible signs of life?

Gulf Coast ready to develop carbon storage hub

Face off for best ID checkers

Embedded gas sensing device promises simple, accurate volatile organic compounds detection

Falling in line: The simple design and control of MOF electric flow

Ultrathin semiconductors electrically connected to superconductors

New nanotech will enable a 'healthy' electric current production inside the human body, researchers report

Satellite galaxies can carry on forming stars when they pass close to their parent galaxies

Game-changing zeolite catalysts synthesized

Nanomaterials shape and form influences their ability to cross the blood brain barrier

Synthetic biology circuits can respond within seconds

Sculpted by starlight: A meteorite witness to the solar system's birth

Bone marrow-derived fibrin clot as better source for meniscal repair