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It started out as a typical day at work for ant researcher Christina Kwapich. …
Ro5 researchers suggest radioactive readings in 2017 were from a major nuclear release
A very large team of researchers from across Europe has found evidence that suggests radioactive ruthenium…
Increasing tree cover may be like a 'superfood' for community mental health
Increasing tree canopy and green cover across Greater Sydney and increasing the proportion of homes in…
Thermal management of hybrid nanoparticles
In a recent study published in Nanoscale, researchers show increases in cooling time for poorer hydrocarbon…
Performing chemistry in floating droplets
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NASA’s New Lightweight X-ray Mirrors Ready for Try-outs in Space
Recent testing has shown that super-thin, lightweight X-ray mirrors made of a material commonly used to…
Single-electrode material streamlines functions into a tiny chip
The ability to combine many functions into a single microchip is a significant advance in the…
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Is it possible to digitally replicate the way light shines off silk, the kaleidoscope of colors…