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A way to determine the absolute stereochemistry of small, organic molecules
A team of researchers from several institutions in China has developed a way to determine the…
Seasonal monsoon rains block key ocean current
Our oceans and the complex “conveyer belt” system of currents that connects them play an important…
Stroke, cancer and heart disease: Key acid-activated protein channel
Researchers have discovered a long-sought protein, the proton-activated chloride channel (PAC), that is activated in acidic…
The healing power of a smile: A link between oral care and substance abuse recovery
A new study links the benefits of comprehensive oral care to the physical and emotional recovery…
Economists find net benefit in soda tax
A team of economists has concluded that soda taxes serve as a ‘net good,’ an assessment…
Can a hands-on model help forest stakeholders fight tree disease?
An aggressive new strain of sudden oak death, a disease that’s killed millions of trees, has…
New recommendations for stroke systems of care to improve patient outcomes
To translate advances in scientific knowledge and innovations in stroke care into improvements in patient outcomes,…
Merging black holes
Black holes are among the most fascinating objects in the Universe. Enclosing huge amounts of matter…
Graphic design could be holding back action on climate change—here's how
Can the design of a climate change message change someone’s beliefs? Absolutely, and with a surprisingly…