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Research Highlight Feb. 26, 2021
Transporter protein regulates root gravitropism in Arabidopsis
The identification of a transporter protein involved in plant root gravitropism should bring agricultural benefits -
Research Highlight Feb. 26, 2021
Atomic arrangements of flat electrocatalysts define the fate of denitrification
The atomic structure of flat electrocatalysts plays a key role in the selective detoxification of harmful nitrogen-based pollutants -
Research Highlight Feb. 19, 2021
Topological insulators could offer a way to harness exotic particles for quantum computing
A large class of quantum materials could host hypothetical particles useful for quantum computers -
Press Release Feb. 15, 2021
The water surface is a fantastic place for chemical reactions
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Research Highlight Feb. 12, 2021
Raman spectroscopy provides non-invasive way to track cell reprogramming
Signals carried in laser light enable researchers to non-invasively monitor chemical changes in cells undergoing reprogramming -
Research Highlight Feb. 12, 2021
A key hormone in the development of invasive organs of parasitic plants identified
The hormone ethylene plays a critical role in the infectious activity of parasitic plants -
Press Release Feb. 10, 2021
A recipe for cyclical regeneration of bioengineered hair
Next stop: clinical hair regeneration -
Research Highlight Feb. 5, 2021
Inductance based on a quantum effect has the potential to miniaturize inductors
Inductors are set to join other electronic components in being miniaturized thanks to a quantum effect -
Press Release Feb. 4, 2021
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Press Release Jan. 22, 2021
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Research Highlight Jan. 22, 2021
Smart imaging system captures individual fly life-cycle transitions
A new scanning system uses artificial intelligence to detect subtle developmental changes in fruit flies -
Press Release Jan. 15, 2021
Filling a crucial gap in aquafarming: ion beam breeding to the rescue
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Research Highlight Jan. 15, 2021
Changes in nutrient storage and metabolism help fruit flies reach maturity
Hormonal signals trigger a profound shift in metabolism and nutrient consumption as fly larvae approach metamorphosis -
Research Highlight Jan. 15, 2021
Green millet genome resource provides a valuable tool for studying major crops
Diverse green millet genomes offer scientists a glimpse into its evolutionary history and a tool to examine maize, sorghum, and domesticated millet -
Research Highlight Jan. 8, 2021
Mysterious magnetar may power gamma-ray binary star system
The enormous magnetic field generated by a spinning neutron star could explain the intense luminosity of a binary star system -
Perspectives Dec. 25, 2020
Hijacking hibernation
In the last few years, scientists have been able to clarify the energy-saving mechanisms at work in hibernation, culminating in two important papers published in June 2020. But what does this mean for human hibernation? -
Research Highlight Dec. 25, 2020
Quantum nanodevice can be both a heat engine and a fridge at the same time
A quantum nanodevice can simultaneously act as a heat engine and a refrigerator -
Feature Highlight Dec. 25, 2020
A one-way street for sound waves
A new way for sound waves to interact with magnetic film could lead to 80% more directional control. -
Research Highlight Dec. 18, 2020
Brain cells involved in mouse social behavior identified
Some cells in the brain area known as the insular cortex play a key role in the social exploratory behavior of mice -
Research Highlight Dec. 11, 2020
A harmonic marriage between optics and mechanics could help physicists build the next generation of particle accelerators
A common type of oscillating motion surprisingly mimics the wave behavior of light