In a study published in Nature Communications , researchers from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) and the University of Surrey tested two ultra-thin, sheet-like materials with a honeycomb structure – graphene and
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Water molecules in motion: Surprising dynamics on 2D materials
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Beyond the algorithmic oracle: Rethinking machine learning in behavioral neuroscience
Machine learning has enabled researchers to extract meaningful patterns from datasets of unprecedented scale and complexity, revolutionizing fields from protein-folding prediction to astronomical object classification. Just as…
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Robots promise to take the grunt work out of laboratory experiments
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Four 1.75-metres high robots trundle around a chemistry laboratory at Liverpool university, conveying materials between…
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MIT chemists synthesize a fungal compound that holds promise for treating brain cancer | MIT News
For the first time, MIT chemists have synthesized a fungal compound known as verticillin A, which was discovered more than 50 years ago and has shown potential as an anticancer agent.
The compound has a complex structure…
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NASA Satellite Captures First-Ever High-Res View of a Giant Pacific Tsunami – SciTechDaily
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Scientists boost lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using simple drug combo
A recent cover article in Aging-US, titled “Sex-specific longitudinal reversal of aging in old frail mice,” highlights a promising new direction in longevity research.
The work, led by first author Cameron Kato along with corresponding author and…
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DNA Analysis Reveals Two Routes Ancient Humans Used to Reach Australia : ScienceAlert
The first humans arrived upon the landmass now known as Australia around 60,000 years ago along two distinct routes, according to a new genomics study.
The question of when humans first arrived on the continent is contentious among…
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DNA Analysis Reveals Two Routes Ancient Humans Used to Reach Australia
The first humans arrived upon the landmass now known as Australia around 60,000 years ago along two distinct routes, according to a new genomics study.
The question of when humans first arrived on the continent is contentious among archaeologists….
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New Insights Into Brain Circuit Formation and Rewiring
How your brain gets wired up matters. Consider the neurons involved in your sense of smell. Hook them up wrong, and suddenly turpentine might smell like a lovely chianti. At best, following your nose could lead you into danger or at least…
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Gender-specific supportive environment key to cutting female athletes’ injury risks
Creating a safe, gender-specific, supportive environment-one that is free of body shaming and idealised female forms, for example-is key to minimising female athletes’ future risks of injury and protecting their health, emphasizes…
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