A new type of lens is lighting the way for expanded uses of large ions and building blocks for new materials. The lens may also address one of the fundamental bottlenecks for generating bright ion beams.
Optics & Photonics
Aug 16, 2019
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When Earth's species were rapidly diversifying nearly 500 million years ago, that evolution was driven by complex factors including global cooling, more oxygen in the atmosphere, and more nutrients in the oceans. But it took ...
Archaeology
Aug 15, 2019
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Researchers at the University of South Florida are harnessing the power of human physiology to transform greenhouse gases into usable chemical compounds—a method that could help lessen industrial dependence on petroleum ...
Biochemistry
Aug 13, 2019
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Semiconducting polymers, large, chain-like molecules made from repeating subunits, are increasingly drawing the attention of researchers because of their potential applications in organic electronic devices. Like most semiconducting ...
Polymers
Aug 8, 2019
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Researchers have opened up a possible avenue for new cancer therapies that don't have the side effects that oftentimes accompany many current cancer treatments by identifying a protein modification that specifically supports ...
Biochemistry
Aug 5, 2019
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Structures inside rare bacteria are similar to those that power photosynthesis in plants today, suggesting the process is older than assumed.
Evolution
Jul 25, 2019
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Scientists can turn proteins into never-ending patterns that look like flowers, trees or snowflakes, a technique that could help engineer a filter for tainted water and human tissues.
Biochemistry
Jul 24, 2019
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Scary movies about dolls that can move, like Anabelle and Chucky, are popular at theaters this summer. Meanwhile, a much less menacing animated doll has chemists talking. Researchers have given a foil "paper doll" the ability ...
Materials Science
Jul 17, 2019
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Traditional identity management has typically involved the storing of user credentials (e.g., passwords) by organizations and third parties, which often results in concerns over interoperability, security, and privacy. However, ...
Security
Jul 11, 2019
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Flexible electronics is one of the most important trends in technology today. The market is growing so fast that it is expected to double in value in the next decade.
Nanophysics
Jul 11, 2019
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