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A new solar cell world record set

Their solar cell capable of converting sunlight to electricity at a certified record efficiency of 16.65 per cent.

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Coral reef can be protected with improved water quality offsets in growing cities

Researchers explore how the integrity of water quality offsets can improve.

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Dark Energy Survey has obtained the largest supernova sample ever

Using the DOE-fabricated Dark Energy Camera, mounted on the Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, the Dark Energy Survey has...

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A new class of RNA discovered for learning and memory

Many more are happening with these kinds of RNA molecules.

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Mathematical model revealed how the human brain processes visual information

Evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers.

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Platelets in the brain can duplicate the advantages of exercise

Platelets secrete a protein that rejuvenates neurons in aged mice.

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Mental health disorder to affect half the population by the age of 75

Mental disorders: Age of onset and cumulative risk across 29 countries.

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Caterpillar venom could be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs

Study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria.

Disadvantages for non-native English speakers

Challenges faced by non-native English speakers in science

Disadvantages for non-native English speakers.

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Monkeys and pigs overrun Southeast Asia, posing health risks

Overpopulation of wild animals poses a dual threat to humans and the environment.

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COVID-19 can cause brain cell fusion

SARS-CoV-2 infection can cause neurons to merge, which can disrupt brain function.

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Ants use neurotoxins to inflict pain on their victims

Ant stings can produce severe and long-lasting harm.

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How Botox enters brain cells?

A Botox discovery that could save lives.

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Vitamin D deficiency affects dopaminergic neuron differentiation in schizophrenia

Vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in schizophrenia by using new technology.

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Largest-ever genetic study revealed genetic regions associated with endometriosis

The study found new data about the variants that increase the risk of the disease.

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How the brain’s recycling system breaks down in Parkinson’s Disease?

The discovery could change the focus of Parkinson’s Disease treatment.

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Snakes can hear more than you think

Snakes can hear and react to airborne sounds.

Magnetic method to clean PFAS

New magnetic method to remove PFAS chemicals from water

A simple, fast, and effective technique to remove PFAS chemicals from water.

Mass-quantised black hole

Study uncovered the massive quantum mysteries of black holes

Uncovering the massive quantum mysteries of black holes.

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Study found 12,000 genetic variants that influence a person’s height

Reaching new heights in largest ever genome study.

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Study found how dinosaurs carried their enormous weight

Sauropods had feet similar to a modern-day elephant.

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Children’s noses can better inhibit COVID-19

It’s a different ball game when it comes to the Omicron variant.

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Marine bacterias use similar behaviors for hunting and selecting their food

A tiny stroke for each microbe, a giant impact on the ocean.

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Study explains how ‘Junk DNA’ could treat PTSD and phobia

It could be the key to extinguishing fear-related memories.

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Superfluids offer new insights into turbulence

Superfluid merge to form large vortices, analogous to how cyclones form in the turbulent atmosphere.

Luminating composite glass

A new technology for next-generation composite glass

Cracked and blurry phone screens could someday be a thing of the past.

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