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Aug. 3, 2021Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy
Mott insulator exhibits a sharp response to electron injection
Unexpected peaks in a spectrum upset conventional models of an exotic quantum material -
Aug. 2, 2021Press Release Biology
Not-so-blind mice can make strategic and acute visual choices
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Jul. 28, 2021Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy
Smoking-gun evidence for neutrinos’ role in supernova explosions
Supernova explosions are sustained by neutrinos from neutron stars, a new observation suggests -
Jul. 22, 2021Press Release Biology
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Jul. 20, 2021Press Release Biology
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Jul. 20, 2021Research Highlight Biology
Basement membrane underpins tissue interactions in the skin
The skin’s basement membrane is highly specialized to enable molecular crosstalk between different tissue types -
Jul. 16, 2021Press Release Biology Medicine / Disease
SUV39H2 : A direct genetic link to autism spectrum disorders
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Jul. 14, 2021Research Highlight Biology
Structural study of photosystem I containing chlorophyll d provides hints of how it harnesses low-energy light
High-resolution images of a form of unique pigments found in a photosynthetic membrane protein complex of a marine bacterium reveal how it can live in low-light conditions -
Jul. 14, 2021Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy
Two-dimensional materials and interfaces can convert spin current into a vortex of charge current
Low-power information processing could be possible using a new method for converting between spin and charge currents -
Jul. 7, 2021Perspectives Other
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Jul. 7, 2021Research Highlight Medicine / Disease
A nuclear ‘gatekeeper’ that regulates bone formation
An investigation of a rare developmental disorder helps clarify how signals that regulate bone formation enter the cellular nucleus -
Jun. 28, 2021Feature Highlight Physics / Astronomy
Hunting for big game in physics with a small trap
An instrument designed to probe the imbalance between matter and antimatter could make the search for axions much, much more affordable. -
Jun. 28, 2021Research Highlight Medicine / Disease
Precision-medicine approach turns up novel drug combination for aggressive leukemias
Shared vulnerabilities in genetically diverse cases point to new treatment strategy for acute myeloid leukemia -
Jun. 24, 2021Press Release Biology
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Jun. 24, 2021Research Highlight Biology
Age-related stem cell dysfunction linked to eye-color gene
A gene that was assumed mainly to determine eye color in fruit flies also affects gut stem cells, and could play a role in colorectal cancer in people -
Jun. 24, 2021Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy
Mechanism behind XFEL-induced melting of diamond unveiled
The mechanism by which ultra-intense x-ray pulses cause diamond to melt has been determined -
Jun. 3, 2021Research Highlight Chemistry
Cancer cell chemical activates anti-tumor drug to avoid side effects of conventional therapy
A prodrug activated by a chemical produced by cancer cells can minimize side effects -
Jun. 2, 2021Press Release Biology
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May 27, 2021Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy
One-dimensional Anderson insulators predicted to host the bulk photovoltaic effect
A class of insulating materials is predicted to hold promise for highly efficient solar cells -
May 25, 2021Press Release Chemistry Engineering