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The Smallest Fridge In The World: A Single Atom
A single barium atom can act as either a heat engine or refrigerator, a property that could be used to cool small devices and nanomachines in the future.
Cambrian-era Parasite Stole Ancient Brachiopod’s Food
A study from China has found evidence for the oldest known parasite–host relationship in the fossil record.
Looking For Lag As A Brain Aging Biomarker
Using MRI to measure a time lag between two blood drainage systems in the brain could be a quick and easy way to diagnose brain aging, researchers say.
Scientists Develop Cellulose-Based Plastic Substitute
This cellulose-based material that is four times stronger than steel and as heat-resistant as ceramics could one day displace plastics.
Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt On Education In A Post-COVID World (VIDEO)
Catch Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt as he discusses how technology can help universities respond to COVID-19 and students prepare for an uncertain future.
Protective Antibodies Against COVID-19 Isolated & Characterized
Potent neutralizing antibodies from COVID-19 patients have been isolated and characterized in two separate studies from China.
Wearing Face Masks At Home May Reduce COVID-19 Spread
Wearing face masks, disinfection and social distancing in households might help ward off COVID-19 spread among family members, an observational study suggests.
Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales On Fake News During The Pandemic (VIDEO)
How can we battle the ‘infodemic’ of misinformation that has spread almost as quickly as the coronavirus itself? Hear from Jimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia on this webinar.
WEF 2020 Young Scientists Include Eight From Asia
From neuroscience to satellite research, eight scientists based in Asia were honored as part of the World Economic Forum’s Class of 2020 Young Scientists.