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Next-generation OLEDs rely on fine-tuned microcavities
- Feb 19, 2026
Researchers have developed a unified theory of microcavity OLEDs, guiding the design of more efficient and sustainable devices. The work reveals a sur...
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Scientific discoveries and research
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Expands the genetic alphabet: Artificial DNA base pair uses halogen bonds to form stable structures
- Feb 19, 2026
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in developing an artificial DNA base pair that is based on a different chemical force than natural gene...
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Scientists unlock a massive new 'color palette' for biomedical research by synthesizing non-natural amino acids
- Feb 19, 2026
Ozempic has been making headlines for its remarkable success in treating obesity and diabetes. Yet it is just one in a rapidly growing class of drugs...
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Transistor-like MXene membranes enhance ion separation
- Feb 19, 2026
By applying voltage to electrically control a new "transistor" membrane, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) achieved real-ti...
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Social pressure forces baby clownfish to lose their bars faster, study shows
- Feb 19, 2026
Growing up, you probably changed your style based on your social influences. It turns out, such pressures affect the appearance of young clownfish (an...
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Flickering glacial climate may have shaped early human evolution
- Feb 19, 2026
Researchers have identified a "tipping point" about 2.7 million years ago when global climate conditions switched from being relatively warm and stabl...
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Why some objects in space look like snowmen: Gravitational collapse may shed light on contact binaries
- Feb 19, 2026
Astronomers have long debated why so many icy objects in the outer solar system look like snowmen. Michigan State University researchers now have evid...
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New 'scimitar-crested' Spinosaurus species discovered in the central Sahara
- Feb 19, 2026
A paper published in Science describes the discovery of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a new spinosaurid species found in Niger. A 20-person team led by Paul...
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Lab-in-the-loop framework enables rapid evolution of complex multi-mutant proteins
- Feb 19, 2026
The search space for protein engineering grows exponentially with complexity. A protein of just 100 amino acids has 20100 possible variants—more combi...
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Stronger scents and healthier crops: Unlocking plants' hidden potential through precision gene editing
- Feb 19, 2026
Scientists have long sought to understand why some plants are fragrant powerhouses while others remain subtle. Now, a research team from the Hebrew Un...
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Uncovering evolution at the center of cell division
- Feb 19, 2026
Centromeres play virtually the same central role across the entire tree of life: They ensure the faithful segregation of chromosomes during cell divis...
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Webb maps the mysterious upper atmosphere of Uranus
- Feb 19, 2026
For the first time, an international team of astronomers have mapped the vertical structure of Uranus's upper atmosphere, uncovering how temperature a...