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Image: Shimmering skies signal space weather
The Aurora, seen here dancing above Svalbard in Norway, is the most beautiful result of space…
Groundbreaking cohesin study describes the molecular motor that folds the genome
New insights into the process of DNA looping have changed old perspectives about how the genome…
A review of single molecule-based electronic devices
In a paper to be published in the forthcoming issue of Nano, a group of researchers…
To boost recycling, reward consumers with discounts, deals and social connections
You finish that last sip of morning coffee and stare at the empty paper cup in…
Niobium used as catalyst in fuel cell
Brazil is the world’s largest producer of niobium and holds about 98 percent of the active…
Hubble Eyes an Emitting Galaxy
For this image, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope turned its powerful eye toward an emission-line galaxy…
Natural gas, false hope in climate change campaign?
Natural gas is cleaner and produces fewer global warming emissions than other fossil fuels, making it…
Hera scans Didymoon
Image: Hera is a candidate ESA mission be presented to ESA’s Space19+ meeting next week as part…
Emission versus absorption
For this Picture of the Week, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope turned its powerful eye towards an emission line…