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Researchers Detect ‘Hot’ Electrons In Real Time

Using the wonder 2D material that is graphene, researchers have succeeded at measuring the amount of high energy electrons that indicate catalytic activity.

Lost Memories Retrieved With Optogenetics

Stimulating brain cells with light helps to restore memories in mice that had Alzheimer's disease-associated memory loss.

The Dance Of Two Black Holes

Astronomers have measured the rotational speed of a black hole by observing an outburst of light that occurred close to the centenary celebration of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.

With This Fuel Cell, Drones Can Now Fly Longer

Researchers have developed a solid oxide fuel cell that has greater capacity than its lithium ion predecessors, allowing drones to have longer flight times.

Asian Bats More Resistant To Deadly Fungus Than US Counterparts

Mysteriously, bats in China are much more resistant to a fungal infection which has wiped out millions of their North American counterparts. Why?

Brain Tissue Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

Researchers have developed a technique to image the delicate structures deep within the brain, which could help increase our understanding of cognitive disorders.

Researchers Create Model To Simulate Solar Flares

Coronal mass ejections during solar flares can wreak havoc on communications on Earth; accurate predictions could help to lessen this effect.

How Babies Pay Attention Is Shaped By Their Culture

The way that 24-month-olds pay attention to objects and actions of people around them is influenced by the culture and communities they grow up in.

Incisionless Robotic Surgery Makes The Cut

The internally powered novel surgical robotic system can successfully perform single-incision or natural orifice surgery.