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A Swiss army knife for genomic data
A good way to find out what a cell is doing—whether it is growing out of…
Under the radar: Searching for stealthy supersymmetry
The standard model of particle physics encapsulates our current knowledge of elementary particles and their interactions.…
Curbs on press freedom come with a cost, new research reveals
The importance of a free press to a thriving democracy is well-known. But what is its…
Doping by athletes could become tougher to hide with new detection method
As the world awaits the upcoming Olympic games, a new method for detecting doping compounds in…
Making cleaner, greener plastics from waste fish parts
Polyurethanes are nearly everywhere, but these highly versatile materials can have a major downside. Derived from…
Paleopharmaceuticals from Baltic amber might fight drug-resistant infections
For centuries, people in Baltic nations have used ancient amber for medicinal purposes. Even today, infants…
A View of Northrop Grumman's Cygnus Resupply Ship
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus resupply ship, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex solar arrays is pictured attached to…
Avoiding a bitter end for coffee from climate change
I didn’t start drinking coffee until this past fall. Despite working as a barista for four…
If astronomers see isoprene in the atmosphere of an alien world, there's a good chance there's life there
It is no exaggeration to say that the study of extrasolar planets has exploded in recent…