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Light-infused particles go the distance in organic semiconductors

'Eye-catching' smartphone app could make it easy to screen for neurological disease at home

Self-assembled logic circuits created from proteins

Scientific advance leads to a new tool in the fight against hackers

Spinning stars shed new light on strange signal coming from galactic center

Origin of complex cells started without oxygen

Metamaterial significantly enhances chiral nanoparticle signals

Researchers unlock potential means to reduce lithium-ion batteries reliance on rare metals

From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button

Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified

Engineers get under the skin of ionic skin

Scientists call for cap on production to end plastic pollution

A new polymer system to revolutionize the delivery of therapeutics

In Einstein's footsteps and beyond

New device: Tallest height of any known jumper, engineered or biological

The instability at the beginning of the solar system

Tangle no more, nanotubes

Electronic skin anticipates and perceives touch from different directions for the first time

AI may detect earliest signs of pancreatic cancer

COVID-19 lockdown measures affect air pollution from cities differently

Researchers develop a paper-thin loudspeaker

Existing infrastructure will be unable to support future demand for high-speed internet

Measuring the 'wettability' of graphene and other 2D materials

Best version of exosuit to take strain off the back

Classifying exoplanet atmospheres opens new field of study

New graphite based rapid sensor chip for real-time theophylline monitoring

Cheaper hydrogen fuel cell could mean better green energy options

A new era of mitochondrial genome editing has begun

How equal charges in enzymes control biochemical reactions

Scientists find elusive gas from post-starburst galaxies hiding in plain sight

High performance microscopy for non-invasive conjunctival goblet cell examination

Exotic magnetic structures created with laser light

Hitting rewind to predict multi-step chemical reactions

Alternative process for converting white phosphorus promises more sustainability in the chemical industry

Computing: Resilient system using only non-volatile memory

Breakthrough for efficient and high-speed spintronic devices

New miniature heart could help speed heart disease cures

Two largest Mars-quakes to date recorded from planet's far side

Federal research funding has positive 'ripple effects'

Making 3D printing truly 3D: eliminating need for 2D layering

Flexible electronics get brighter

Highway death toll messages cause more crashes

New materials for storing flammable industrial gases

Key to improved green tech efficiency found in simple acid treatment

Microdrones with light-driven nanomotors

Researchers demonstrate label-free super-resolution microscopy

Sapphire fiber could enable cleaner energy and air-travel

Arm movement and running speed: Is the partnership overrated?

How do our eyes stay focused on what we reach for?

Everyday plastic products release trillions of microscopic particles into water

New technology 3D-prints glass microstructures with rays of light

Why Venus rotates, slowly, despite sun's powerful grip

Jupiter's moon has splendid dunes

Jupiter's moon has splendid dunes

Smartwatches and fitness bands reveal individual physiological responses to COVID-19 vaccine

Sending out bacteria-carrying mosquitoes to protect people from dengue

Almost ready for prime time: Deep UV photodetectors head to real-world testing

Wearables can track COVID symptoms, other diseases

How to print a robot from scratch: Combining liquids, solids could lead to faster, more flexible 3D creations

Lithium's narrow paths limit batteries

Nanoparticles show promise for locating, removing endometriosis lesions

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

Recipe for valuable chemical improved

Extract from a common kitchen spice could be key to greener, more efficient fuel cells

Tumors partially destroyed with sound don't come back

Study shows simple, computationally-light model can simulate complex brain cell responses

DIY digital archaeology: New methods for visualizing small objects and artifacts

Engineers enlist AI to help scale up advanced solar cell manufacturing

Methane from waste should not be wasted: Exploring landfill ecosystems

Research could enable assembly line synthesis of prevalent amine-containing drugs

Indoor-active photocatalyst for antiviral coating against various variant types of SARS-CoV-2

Hybrid quantum bit based on topological insulators

Tracing regional origin of anything biological: Strontium isoscape mapping

Light amplification accelerates chemical reactions in aerosols

How to compete with robots

Nova outbursts are apparently a source for cosmic rays

Giant stars undergo dramatic weight loss program

Physics models better define what makes pasta al dente

Edible, fluorescent silk tags can suss out fake medications

Want to 3D print a kidney? Start by thinking small

Joystick-operated robot could help surgeons treat stroke remotely

Layered controls can significantly curb exposure to COVID-19

AI can predict probability of COVID-19 vs flu based on symptoms

New polymer materials make fabricating optical interconnects easier

Bacteria generate electricity from methane

Engineering team develops new AI algorithms for high accuracy and cost effective medical image diagnostics

Long-term in vivo imaging technique developed to better understand and treat spinal cord injury

On the edge

Microscaffolds: A new strategy in tissue engineering

New 3D printing technique: A game changer for medical testing devices

Collision hotspots for migrating birds revealed in new study

Study links fracking, drinking water pollution, and infant heath

No small measure: Probing the mechanics of gold contacts at the nanoscale

Decoy particles trick coronavirus as it evolves

New transistor could cut 5% from world’s digital energy budget

Innovative technology will use smart sensors to ensure vaccine safety

Landmark study implicates specific genes in schizophrenia

Hubble probes extreme weather on ultra-hot Jupiters

Researchers rejuvenate mouse organs through cellular reprogramming

Century-old malaria parasite puzzle solved as ape origin traced

Tiny jumping genes fingered as culprit in rise of antibiotic resistance

The art of smell: Research suggests the brain processes smell both like a painting and a symphony

From computer to benchtop: Researchers find clues to new mechanisms for coronaviruses infections

Blockchain offers a solution to post-Brexit border digitization to build supply chain trust, research shows

Researchers adapt technology made for astronomical observations to biomedical imaging

Producing ammonia through electrochemical processes could reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Differences between the Moon’s near and far sides linked to colossal ancient impact

A mathematical shortcut for determining quantum information lifetimes

Artificial intelligence may improve diabetes diagnosis, study shows

The side effects of quantum error correction and how to cope with them

Wastewater provides a planet-wide laboratory for the study of human health

Astronomers have spotted the farthest galaxy ever

Astronomers detect 'galactic space laser'

Abundant ‘secret doors’ on human proteins could reshape drug discovery

'Robot scientist' Eve finds that less than one third of scientific results are reproducible

High performance microscopy for non-invasive conjunctival goblet cell examination

Hubble probes extreme weather on ultra-hot Jupiters

With a whiff, 'e-nose' can sense fine whisky

How did visitors experience the domestic space in Pompeii?

Treated plastic waste good at grabbing carbon dioxide

Sugar-coated nanoparticles target macrophages, reverse pulmonary fibrosis

Scientists connect the dots between Galilean moon, auroral emissions on Jupiter

Scientists develop a recyclable pollen-based paper for repeated printing and ‘unprinting’

Honey holds potential for making brain-like computer chips

New non-destructive DNA method opens opportunities

‘Freeze-thaw battery’ is adept at preserving its energy

'Prenatal' protoplanet upends planet formation models

Alternate delivery locations are viable options to offset negative impacts of increased home deliveries

Understanding the use of bicycle sharing systems with statistics

Mercury has magnetic storms

Quantum 'shock absorbers' allow perovskite to exhibit superfluorescence at room temperature

New study of how bacteria swim could help prevent the spread of disease and improve medical treatments

Converting body heat into electricity: A step closer towards high-performance organic thermoelectrics

The future of 5G+ infrastructure could be built tile by tile

Forensic scientists improve touch DNA collection methods

New polymer membrane tech improves efficiency of CO2 capture

Volcano monitoring at Mount Etna using fiber optic cables