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Quantum Science

Nanodiamonds can be used to detect disease earlier

January 6, 2021
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The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests

Bioengineering

Engineered bacteria could attack pathogens

January 6, 2021
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Researchers have discovered how to engineer bacteria that kill other pathogens

Chemical Engineering

New method for cheap and efficiently made biofuels

January 6, 2021
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Scientists have developed a cost-effective biofuel extraction method

Synthetic Biology

Magnetic bacteria as micropumps

January 6, 2021
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ETH scientists use magnetic bacteria to control liquids at the micro level

Bioengineering

Bacterial nanopores open the future of data storage

January 6, 2021
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Bioengineers at EPFL have developed a system that can read data encoded into synthetic macromolecules

Bioengineering

Cancer fighting method uses the mechanical force of T cells

January 6, 2021
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Immunotherapy is a promising weapon in the fight against cancer

Material Science

Ultra-thin and highly sensitive strain sensors

January 6, 2021
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A new range of nanomaterial strain sensors that are 10 times more sensitive

Evolutionary Science

Study reveals true origin of oldest evidence of animals

January 6, 2021
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Two teams of scientists have resolved a longstanding controversy surrounding the origins of complex life on Earth

Biomedical Science

Driving force behind a cellular process linked to neurodegenerative disorders

January 4, 2021
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Study shows that tiny components within the cell are the biological engines behind effective protein production

Quantum Science

A way to protect highly fragile quantum systems from noise

January 4, 2021
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Could aid in the design and development of new quantum devices, such as ultra-powerful quantum computers

Material Science

Experimental observation of three-dimensional magnetic ‘vortex rings’

January 4, 2021
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Provides fundamental insight into intricate nanoscale structures inside bulk magnets

Material Science

Converting indoor light from ordinary bulbs into energy

January 4, 2021
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Environmentally friendly materials that could harvest enough energy from indoor light

Neuroscience

Stanford researchers develop new tool for watching and controlling neural activity

January 1, 2021
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A new molecular tool to help us better understand the cellular basis of behavior

Neuroscience

Conversing with infants may affect their brain circuitry

January 1, 2021
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Stanford researchers studied five- to eight-month-old babies

Bioengineering

Hyper-sensitive cell sleuth holds key to HIV cure

January 1, 2021
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The new reporter cell enables scientists to directly study a single patient-derived infected cell

Quantum Science

Mapping quantum structures with light to unlock their capabilities

January 1, 2021
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A new tool that uses light to map out the electronic structures of crystals

Material Science

UCLA research shows cold plasma can kill coronavirus on common surfaces in seconds

January 1, 2021
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Advance may offer safe and effective way to curb spread of COVID-19

Nanotechnology

Virus-like probes could help make rapid COVID-19 testing more accurate, reliable

January 1, 2021
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The new and improved probes, known as positive controls, could make it easier to validate rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests