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China Fires Up Its First Neutron Beam
The China Spallation Neutron Source has successfully produced a neutron beam for the first time.
Why Arctic Sea Ice Is In Rapid Retreat
As dark ocean surfaces absorb more light than white ice surfaces, solar heat input through the open water melts sea ice.
Contagious Yawning Not About Empathy
Perceptual sensitivity instead of empathy determines vulnerability to contagious yawning, scientists in Japan show.
Avatars For Personalized Cancer Treatment
Researchers have grown micro-tumor models using patients’ cancer cells to identify more effective treatments for drug-resistant tumors.
The Secret To A Sound Sleep Lies In Sugarcane
A substance commonly found in sugarcane, rice bran and wheat germ can reduce stress and restore sleep in mice.
Nanocapsules Selectively Sequester Sucrose
Researchers in Japan have developed a nanocapsule that recognizes and encapsulates sucrose while excluding other natural sugars.
Seeing Beyond The Bacterial Cell Wall
Live cell imaging shows that membrane vesicles can squeeze through tiny holes in the thick cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria.
Meat Lovers May Be At Higher Risk Of Diabetes
Eating more red meat and poultry increases the risk of diabetes, partially due to the higher iron content in these meats.
The Science Of Sprouting New Blood Vessels
Biologists have discovered a key regulator of blood vessel formation in both normal and cancerous cells.