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Thermally-Durable All-Solid-State Lithium Ion Battery On Its Way

Researchers have developed a solid-state lithium ion battery that can operate at temperatures as high as 150°C.

The Triceratops Gets A New ‘Ornamental Faced’ Cousin

The spaniel-sized Hualianceratops wucaiwanensis was discovered in China's Xinjiang province.

Solved: The Mystery Of Arsenic Release Into Groundwater

The construction of dams or other structures that change the course of water could promote the release of arsenic from soil-dwelling microbes.

mRNA Stability Regulates The Fine Line Between Cell Death & Survival

A protein known as CNOT3 destablilzes the mRNA of cell death associated proteins, thereby determining whether cells undergo necroptosis.

How Hepatitis C Escapes Our Immune System

The hepatitis C NS3 protein plays an important role in subverting the host immune response to establish a chronic infection, scientists say.

A Two-In-One Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscope

Researchers have developed an endoscope which allows them to simultaneously see and treat tumors in the colon.

Why Some Leukemia Cells Have Normal-Looking Chromosomes

About one third of acute myeloid leukemia cases have normal-looking chromosomes due to a mutation in a protein known as nucleophosmin.

Long Nights And Lazy Days Could Mean An Early Grave

The combination of sleeping and sitting too much plus a lack of exercise is a triple threat to your health, increasing your risk of dying by four times.

Plastic Solar Cells Move Closer To Commercialization

Flexible and lightweight polymer-based solar cells are now one step closer to reality, having been made more efficient.