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Spotting Refractory Epilepsy Early With Scalp EEG
Scientists have developed an automated and quantitative method of diagnosing epilepsy in children based on scalp EEG.
Jurassic ‘Squirrels’ Push Back Evolution Of Mammals
The discovery of three squirrel-like fossils in China suggests that mammals first appeared much earlier than previously thought.
Single-Crystal Gold Nanowire Probes Reach Subcellular Dimensions
The single-crystal gold nanowire probe is 50 times smaller and 1,000 times more sensitive than existing nerve probe needles.
Dynamic Snapshots Of Sugar Chains
Scientists have successfully combined NMR spectroscopy with an ingenious molecular dynamics simulation technique to model rapidly moving sugar chains.
The Last Piece Of The Supernova Puzzle: A Lurking Blue Companion
With the discovery of a companion blue star, scientists have a better understanding of how supernovas form.
Filtering Water With Nanotechnology
University spin-off develops multi-functional membranes that can be used in water filtration, chemical and food industries.
Three New Bacteria For PCB Decontamination
Scientists have identified the genes which allow Dehalococcoides bacteria to break down toxic chlorinated organic compounds.
Targeting Parasite Fats In The Fight Against Malaria
Exploiting the differences between how male and female parasites put on fat could be one way to tackle drug-resistant malaria, scientists say.
Nickel Retains Its Double Magic Status
A test of fundamental atomic models confirms that nickel-78 is a ‘doubly magic’ isotope.