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Astrophysicists traced the violent journeys of stars orbiting our galaxy’s central black hole
Stellar collisions produce strange, zombie-like survivors.
Study explains how soil traps carbon
New findings explain how soil sequesters plant-based carbon from the atmosphere.
Creating viruses to eliminate harmful germs
Engineering pseudomonas aeruginosa phages using synthetic biology for clinical relevance.
New cause of neuron death in Alzheimer’s discovered
Short, toxic RNAs kill brain cells and may allow Alzheimer’s to develop.
A new membrane platform to analyze ‘down to a handful of gas atoms’
Ultra-thin ceramic membrane.
Searching for dark matter in gaps between stars
Astronomers anticipate upcoming images of the Andromeda galaxy may hold vital clues.
A weird FRB erupted halfway across the Universe
A Fast Radio Burst (FRB) is a fleeting blast of energy that can – for a few milliseconds – outshine an entire galaxy. Over...
A new synaptic transistor mimics human intelligence
Transistor performs energy-efficient associative learning at room temperature.
Aortic aneurysm predicted by unstable fluttering
Blood-wall fluttering as a marker for aortic aneurysm progression.
Depression relief possible after just one sleepless night
Dopamine and mood changes due to sleep loss.
Super melanin: Skin savior for sunburn and chemical burns
Enhanced tissue repair with synthetic melanin topical use.