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A 'breath of nothing' provides a new perspective on superconductivity
Zero electrical resistance at room temperature? A material with this property, i.e. a room temperature superconductor,…
A safe and powerful treatment for the body against deadly radiation
Despite the wide application of radiation in diagnostics and treatments, there is still no magic material…
New nano-engineering strategy shows potential for improved advanced energy storage
The rapid development of renewable energy resources has triggered tremendous demands in large-scale, cost-efficient and high-energy-density…
Long-term consequences of river damming in the Panama Canal
Humans have manipulated and managed rivers with dams for millennia. The number of river dam projects…
Scientists synthesize novel artificial molecules that mimic a cell membrane protein
In higher organisms, cells and organelles are surrounded by a membrane, which plays a crucial role…
Norovirus has two alternative capsid structures which change before infection
Human noroviruses are a major cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide. They cause approximately 200,000 deaths each…
Closing the gap: Citizen science for monitoring sustainable development
Citizen science could help track progress towards all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An IIASA-led…
Maryland's signature fish is under assault from mercury pollution
In late March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would stop enforcing many anti-pollution laws…
'Pregnancy test for water' delivers fast, easy results on water quality
A new platform technology can assess water safety and quality with just a single drop and…