Part of a gene is better than none when identifying a species of microbe. But for Rice University computer scientists, part was not nearly enough in their pursuit of a program to identify all the species in a microbiome.
Biotechnology
Jun 30, 2022
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A Rice University team led by professors Matteo Pasquali and Angel Martà has simplified handling of the highly valuable nanotubes to make them more suitable for large-scale applications, including aerospace, electronics ...
Nanomaterials
Jun 23, 2022
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259
A quantum simulator at Rice University is giving physicists a clear look at spin-charge separation, the quantum world's version of the magician's illusion of sawing a person in half.
General Physics
Jun 16, 2022
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227
Molecular machines that kill infectious bacteria have been taught to see their mission in a new light.
Bio & Medicine
Jun 1, 2022
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108
Computational detective work by U.S. and German physicists has confirmed that cerium zirconium pyrochlore is a 3D quantum spin liquid.
Quantum Physics
May 10, 2022
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695
Rice University photonics researchers have created a potentially disruptive technology for the ultraviolet optics market.
Optics & Photonics
May 5, 2022
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443
Carbon nanotubes that are prone to tangle like spaghetti can use a little special sauce to realize their full potential.
Nanomaterials
Apr 27, 2022
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256
Small spheres suspended in a liquid move enough like molecules that the physics for one can be used to mimic the physics of the other.
General Physics
Mar 14, 2022
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576
A new analysis of human remains that were buried in African archaeological sites has produced the earliest DNA from the continent, telling a fascinating tale of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant ...
Archaeology
Feb 23, 2022
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298
Rare earth elements are hard to get and hard to recycle, but a flash of intuition led Rice University scientists toward a possible solution.
Materials Science
Feb 9, 2022
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