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Molecular & Computational biology Apr 21, 2024

Scientists find common genes defending coffee plants against devastating disease

Arabica coffee is the most economically important coffee globally and accounts for 60% of coffee products worldwide. But the plants it hails from are vulnerable to a disease that, in the 1800s, devastated Sri Lanka's coffee ...

Other Apr 20, 2024

Saturday Citations: Irrationality modeled; genetic basis for PTSD; Tasmanian devils still endangered

Hello, stakeholders. (This is the nongendered term of address I've been workshopping because I see "folks" in too many social media posts.) Researchers this week reported on an AI model that attempts to emulate human irrationality ...

Nanophysics Apr 19, 2024

European XFEL elicits secrets from an important nanogel

An international team at the world's largest X-ray laser European XFEL at Schenefeld near Hamburg has scrutinized the properties of an important nanogel that is often used in medicine to release drugs in a targeted and controlled ...

Analytical Chemistry Apr 19, 2024

Chemists introduce new copper-catalyzed C-H activation strategy

Inspired by what human liver enzymes can do, Scripps Research chemists have developed a new set of copper-catalyzed organic synthesis reactions for building and modifying pharmaceuticals and other molecules. The new reactions ...

Optics & Photonics Apr 19, 2024

Compact quantum light processing: New findings lead to advances in optical quantum computing

An international collaboration of researchers, led by Philip Walther at University of Vienna, have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum technology, with the successful demonstration of quantum interference among ...

Earth Sciences Apr 19, 2024

New research shines light on how expert mapmakers see the world differently

Researchers at Aston University have found differences between experienced Ordnance Survey (OS) mapmakers and novices in the way that they interpret aerial images for mapmaking, which could lead to improved training processes ...

Bio & Medicine Apr 19, 2024

Scientists develop novel aggregation-induced emission carbon dots for bioimaging

Carbon dots (CDs) are an intriguing class of nanomaterials that have attracted a great deal of attention in recent years. These carbon-based materials possess excellent fluorescence properties, making them highly appealing ...

Earth Sciences Apr 19, 2024

Weather prediction models can also forecast satellite displacements

New research finds that modern weather models can accurately predict satellite movements due to the energy emitted and reflected by the Earth. In addition to weather prediction, weather models can also help understand and ...

Social Sciences Apr 19, 2024

Friend breakups: Why they can sometimes feel as bad as falling out of love

If you've ever gone through a friendship breakup you aren't alone—one study from the US found 86% of teenagers had experienced one.

Earth Sciences Apr 19, 2024

Green mystery: Plumbian orthoclase reveals hidden resources

Plumbian orthoclase is a bit of a mystery, but this unique Aussie mineral is part of a mining industry revolution. The mineral's glowy green hue feels otherworldly. Although this Aussie kryptonite's origin is terrestrial, ...

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