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2-In-1 Battery Stores Energy & Captures Carbon
While trying to develop a lithium-air battery, scientists stumbled upon a method to create solid carbon dust from carbon dioxide.
Repurposing Brain Imaging To Detect Kidney Disease
Scientists have used brain imaging techniques to replace invasive biopsies in diagnosing kidney diseases.
Why Massive Galaxies Don’t Dance In Crowds
Contrary to previous research, the spin rate of galaxies is actually determined by mass instead of their interactions with neighboring galaxies.
A Slippery Solution To A Sticky Problem
By infusing porous surfaces with slippery liquids, researchers have developed a way to prevent mussel adhesion, a key contributor to marine biofouling of ship hulls.
Selenium Makes Insulin Last Longer
By replacing sulfur with selenium, scientists have developed a long-lasting synthetic insulin analog that could be used for treating diabetes.
Magnets Turn Viruses Into Bacteria-Killers
A team of international scientists has used phage-enhanced nanoparticles to kill bacteria that pollute water treatment systems.
Chimps Can Play Rock-Paper-Scissors
Using the rock-paper-scissors game, scientists in Japan and China have shown that chimpanzees can learn simple circular relationships.
Ancient Damselfly Trapped In Amber Named After Sir David Attenborough
A new species of damselfly was named after Sir David Attenborough, adding to the long list of animals bearing the name of famous naturalist.
Mosquito-Borne Infectious Diseases: Crafting An Asian Solution
Asian countries have made progress on tackling mosquito-borne disease but are now at a critical juncture, says Dr. Benjamin Rolfe, CEO of the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance.
