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Specific genes involved in schizophrenia identified for the first time

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Information Technology

Efficient 3D modelling of large area landforms

May 18, 2022
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A novel machine learning based method to compress and reconstruct 3D spatial data from remote sensing

Biomedical Science

Digital odour detection and synthesis in the offing

May 18, 2022
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Researchers use quantum biology techniques to gain insights into the molecular behaviour of the odour molecules.

Engineering Science

Valleytronics for fast and energy-efficient computing

May 18, 2022
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Researchers propose a quantum material based valleytronics device structure that can be implemented using existing technology.

Bioengineering

Algae-powered computing

May 18, 2022
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Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year - and counting - using nothing but ambient light and water.

Bioengineering

T cells block nerve cell regeneration with age, but can be reversed

May 18, 2022
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New research in mice shows T cells prevent damaged nerve cells from regenerating due to a reversible, ageing-related mechanism.

Microbiology

Bacteria with recording function capture gut health status

May 18, 2022
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These microorganisms could one day offer a noninvasive means of diagnosing disease or assessing the impact of a diet on health.

Astrophysics

First image of black hole at the center of our galaxy

May 18, 2022
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The image was produced by an international research team, called the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration, consisting of more than 300 researchers from 80 institutions around the world.

Geological Science

Zircons (and the secrets they hold) are forever

May 18, 2022
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4-billion-year-old crystals offer clues to when plate tectonics began, setting stage for life on Earth

Quantum Science

New qubit platform could transform quantum information science and technology

May 18, 2022
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Research from Argonne, UChicago scientists marks another step in quest for an ideal quantum bit

Physics

Dragonflies use vision, subtle wing control to straighten up and fly right

May 18, 2022
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The research reveals a chain of mechanisms that begins with the dragonfly’s eyes – all five of them – and continues through its muscles and wing pitch.

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