Science
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The HWO must be picometer perfect to observe Earth 2.0
Lately we've been reporting about a series of studies on the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), NASA's flagship telescope mission for the 2040s. These studies...
Review finds digital tools alone do not improve finances without motivation and agency
Digital payments, online banking, investment apps, and automated credit assessments have become routine parts of our everyday financial lives. A study in the In...
Scientists develop technique to identify malfunctions in our genetic code
An international team of researchers including scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a way to reveal the smallest of malfuncti...
Green H₂ from water splitting via unique two-dimensional photocatalysts
Over the past 20 years, green hydrogen produced using sunlight has gained considerable attention as a promising pathway toward a low-carbon future. Among the va...
Communicating about quantum: Explanations improve understanding but reduce confidence
Quantum technology has the potential to transform society. But how can you effectively inform the public about such complex and enigmatic science and technology...
A peek inside the clockwork that drives embryonic body patterning
The architecture of the body is not encoded as a formal blueprint; rather, it's the tightly orchestrated activation and deactivation of genes that coordinate bo...
Higher water levels could turn cultivated peatland in the North into a CO₂ sink
In its natural state, peatland is one of the largest carbon stores in nature. This is because the soil is so waterlogged and low in oxygen that dead plant mater...
Data-driven 3D chromosome model reveals structural and dynamic features of DNA
Chromosomes are masters of organization. These long strings of DNA fold down into an ensemble of compact structures that keep needed parts of the genome accessi...
Protein 'dark energy' provides insight into form vs. function in structure
Astronomers use the term dark energy to refer to energy in the universe that is unaccounted for by ordinary matter but necessary to explain cosmology. Astronomy...
Novel nanomaterial uses oxidative stress to kill cancer cells
Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a pair of chemical reactions inside cancer cells, killing the cells via ox...
A specific immune system protein may drive antibiotic tolerance
If you have had strep throat or an ear infection, there's a good chance you received amoxicillin or penicillin to effectively kill the troublesome bacteria. The...
NASA's Juno measures thickness of Europa's ice shell
Data from NASA's Juno mission has provided new insights into the thickness and subsurface structure of the icy shell encasing Jupiter's moon Europa. Using the s...