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Newly identified protein interaction helps keep cells' recycling system in balance
Cornell researchers have discovered a new way cells regulate how they respond to stress, identifying an interaction between two proteins that helps keep a criti...
The future of eco-friendly cooling: Enhancing efficiency and sustainability of magnetic refrigerants
Conventional air conditioners and refrigerators rely on vapor-compression cycles and chemical refrigerants that contribute significantly to global warming. Magn...
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Single-molecule SERS gets steadier as CB[7] traps a 'dancing' molecule
The global development of civilization diseases is a challenge that requires many modern solutions, not only in terms of treatment, but first and foremost in te...
Students found to favor lesson-plan chatbots over ask-me-anything tools for exam preparation
With the rapid development of GPT-based models, educational chatbots are no longer limited to scripted dialogs. They can now support open-ended interaction and...
Microbial limits to phosphorus availability uncovered in karst farmlands of southern China
A research team led by Prof. Wang Kelin from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered microbial mechanisms that...
When water meets rock: Exploring water quality impacts from legacy lithium mining in North Carolina
Starting just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, a vast underground deposit of lithium stretches south for 25 miles. A key component of rechargeable batteries a...
Glaciers in retreat: Uncovering tourism's contradictions
As glaciers around the world melt at unprecedented rates, tourism in these icy landscapes is booming, adding pressure to vulnerable regions and disrupting delic...
Microfluidic method boosts control and separation of tiny particles—a promising tool for medical research
In nanoscale particle research, precise control and separation have long been a bottleneck in biotechnology. Researchers at the University of Oulu have now deve...
How imagery styles shape pathways into STEM and why gender gaps persist
New research is proving persistent gender gaps in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers can't be explained by academic ability alone....
Laser‑written glass chip pushes quantum communication toward practical deployment
As quantum computers continue to advance, many of today's encryption systems face the risk of becoming obsolete. A powerful alternative—quantum cryptography—off...
A road map to truly sustainable water systems in space
If humans want to live in space, whether on spacecraft or the surface of Mars, one of the first problems to solve is that of water for drinking, hygiene, and li...
Intense sunlight reduces plant diversity and biomass across global grasslands, study finds
The sun is the basis for photosynthesis, but not all plants thrive in strong sunlight. Strong sunlight constrains plant diversity and plant biomass in the world...