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DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery
Researchers from University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University in Finland have developed a customized DNA nanostructure…
Calculating cost-effective conservation
Maintaining existing conservation areas might be a more cost-effective investment than expansion, according to new research…
We accidentally created a new wonder material that could revolutionise batteries and electronics
Some of the most famous scientific discoveries happened by accident. From Teflon and the microwave oven…
Bactericidal action of violacein revealed
In an article published in the journal ACS Infectious Diseases, Brazilian researchers describe the bactericidal action…
Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential
To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option…
Physicists set a new record of quantum memory efficiency
Like memory in conventional computers, quantum memory components are essential for quantum computers—a new generation of…
Latitudinal gradient of plant phylogenetic diversity explained
Why are there so many species in the tropics? For centuries, scientists have been searching for…
Flexible circuits for 3-D printing
A research collaborative between the University of Hamburg and DESY has developed a process suitable for…
Screening for genes to improve protein production in yeast
By silencing genes, researchers have managed to increase protein production in yeast significantly. This method can…