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Data storage in magnetic media is very energy consuming. Novel materials could reduce the energy needed…

Can we repair the brain? The promise of stem cell technologies for treating Parkinson’s disease

Cell replacement may play an increasing role in alleviating the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD)…

Multitasking increases in online courses compared to face-to-face

The phenomenon of multitasking across three or four internet-connected devices simultaneously is increasingly common. Researchers were…

Massive Bolivian earthquake reveals mountains 660 kilometers below our feet

Geophysicists used data from an enormous earthquake in Bolivia to find mountains at the base of…

Delays in banning wildlife trade put hundreds of species at risk

From parrots to lizards, hundreds of animal species could be at risk of extinction because of…

Shaping light lets 2D microscopes capture 4D data

Researchers have created a method to design custom masks that transform 2D fluorescent microscopy images into…

Magnetic fields enhance bone remodeling

Since the creation of 3D-printed (3DP) porous titanium scaffolds in 2016, the scientific community has been…

New tool for documenting injuries may provide better evidence for elder abuse cases

Scientists have developed the first standardized framework for clinicians to document physical findings on older patients…

A weakness in a rare cancer that could be exploited with drugs

Researchers have identified a rare type of cancer cell that cannot make cholesterol, a key nutrient.…

When research participation pays, some people lie

Offering compensation can be an important tactic to attract potential participants for enrollment in research studies,…