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Researchers model cell behavior called 'coiling' to understand cancer dynamics
In any fight, knowing your enemy is critical to staging a defense. The fight to stop…
Self-correcting quantum computers within reach?
Quantum computers promise to reach speeds and efficiencies impossible for even the fastest supercomputers of today.…
Scientists unlock the secrets of nitrogen's solid phase
In a groundbreaking study now published in the journal Nature Communications, the mysteries of nitrogen’s solid…
'A new lens' into the universe's most energetic particles
Showers in bathrooms bring us comfort; showers from space bring astrophysicists joy. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists…
New technology for customized air purification of toxic gases
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in daily products such as paints, adhesives, furniture, cosmetics, and deodorants make…
Morpho butterfly nanostructure inspires technology for bright, balanced lighting
As you watch Morpho butterflies wobble in flight, shimmering in vivid blue color, you’re witnessing an…
Likelihood of hail in Australia has changed substantially over the last four decades
Understanding how hailstorm frequency has changed over time can help us build resilience against future hail…
HPV discovery yields breakthrough in understanding protein activity
A new study led by Yale scientists shows that the activity of a portion of a…
Scientists develop theorem to calculate fuel economy of a microswimmer
The amount of power a microswimmer needs to move can now be determined more easily. Scientists…