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Fine-Tuning Supramolecular Polymerization

Researchers have struck upon a method to precisely control the formation of polymers.

New Form Of Carbon Predicted

The new pentagonal form of carbon is predicted to have interesting structural and electrical properties.

Type 1 Diabetes Hits Women Harder

Compared to the men, women with type 1 diabetes are 40 percent more likely to die, according to an analysis of studies involving over 200,000 people.

Thais Show The Way To Power Rural Areas

Beyond technology, bringing power to the rural areas involves harnessing community involvements, writes Yao-Hua Law.

Strong & Light Steel That Is Still Ductile

The newly developed steel alternative could be used to produce vehicles with improved fuel efficiency.

Hot On The Trail Of The Hepatitis-Liver Cancer Connection

Infection with hepatitis viruses leads to the same genetic profile in tumors, even if they look different histologically.

Using Nanoparticles As Antioxidants

By incubating them with electron donors, scientists have managed to improve the antioxidant ability of nanoceria.

Babies’ Gut Bacteria Linked To Healthy Weight Gain

Babies born via vaginal delivery had a more mature gut microbiota than their Caesarean-born counterparts.

Naked Oats Clean Up Radioactive Soil

Naked oat plants are able to remove 1.4 percent of radioactive strontium from contaminated soil after 120 days.