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Roman Space Telescope poised to transform hunt for elusive neutron stars
Astronomers have long known that neutron stars, the crushed cores left behind after massive stars explode, should be scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy....
'Atomic snapshots' of proofreading enzyme could lead to better COVID-19 drugs
The closest-ever detailed look at a key enzyme inside the virus that causes COVID-19 could lead to more effective treatment of the disease. Nucleotide analogs a...
Nitrogen pollution identified as major driver of biodiversity loss in UK coastal waters
A new study of the British Isles' coastal ecosystems has revealed that nitrogen enrichment is significantly reducing the abundance and variety of marine life. T...
Twisting atom-thin materials reveals new way to save computing energy
A recent study shows a new and potentially more energy-efficient way for information to be transmitted inside electronic systems, including computers and phones...
Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation, researchers find
A new study led by UBC researchers has found that lands managed by Indigenous Peoples consistently protect forests, biodiversity and carbon stores at levels equ...
New long-necked dinosaur found in Northeast Brazil was a close relative of a European species
A study published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology describes a new species of dinosaur discovered during construction of a road-rail terminal in the c...
Love hormone enters battle mode, exposing rivalry and group lines in Amazon study
The "love hormone" oxytocin (OT) plays a role not only in moments of intimacy but also in competitive situations. Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH)...
Why twisted bilayer graphene stops superconducting near high-dielectric substrates
Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity with a resistance of zero. In so-called conventional superconductors, this occurs at low temperatures...
From atoms to reactors, new modeling approach could sharpen catalyst design
In a recent article, researchers from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, emphasize the importance of multiscale modeling of catalysis in understanding and de...
How quasars shut down star formation in the early universe
Supermassive black holes lurk at the centers of massive galaxies, including our own Milky Way. Puzzlingly, supermassive black holes more than a billion times th...
Death-defying protein found in tardigrades preserves synthetic cells
A protein found only in microscopic tardigrades, one that allows them to survive extreme conditions like dehydration, can convey similar durability in synthetic...
Green and yellow light guide newborn whitefish to safety—but warming waters cause issues
How do minute fish larvae find their way in complex and dangerous environments? And what role do different light colors play in their journey? These questions h...