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Study observes anomalous decay of coherence in a dissipative many-body system
In quantum physics, some of the most interesting effects are the result of interferences. Decoherence, or…
Achilles heel of tumor cells: Inhibiting the mutated genes that keep cancer cells alive
In almost all cases of colon cancer, a specific gene is mutated—this offers opportunities to develop…
Research finds a new generation insecticide reduces bumblebee egg laying
Sulfoxaflor is a systemic insecticide that has been licenced for use in 81 countries around the…
Voyager 2 illuminates boundary of interstellar space
One year ago, on Nov. 5, 2018, NASA’s Voyager 2 became only the second spacecraft in…
Nanoparticle orientation offers a way to enhance drug delivery
MIT engineers have shown that they can enhance the performance of drug-delivery nanoparticles by controlling a…
Diffuse X-ray emission detected around the ultraluminous X-ray pulsar NGC 5907 ULX-1
Using NASA’s Chandra spacecraft, European astronomers have detected a diffuse X-ray emission around an ultraluminous X-ray…
Millions of monarch butterflies killed on Texas highways
Monarch butterflies are moving south through Texas on their annual autumn migration to overwintering sites in…
Warmer, wetter climate benefits some birds as wetlands vanish
The grasslands of the Canadian Prairies are a hidden gem for bird watchers, with millions of…
Study: Being conscientious is one of the strongest predictors of success in the workplace
Organizations are always looking for the ingredients that make a good employee, with many turning to…