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Earth-Like Potentially Habitable Planet Found
If it proves to have a suitable atmosphere, the newly discovered Kepler-452b is similar enough to Earth to be potentially habitable.
Near-Atomic Resolution Of Nanocrystal Structure
By combining the latest techniques in both the physical and life sciences, researchers have developed a method to obtain high resolution images of nanoparticles.
Childhood Leukemia Drug Shows Promising Results
A drug already in use for adults could also help children affected with an aggressive subtype of leukemia.
Crowd Computing Used To Improve Water Filtration
Using the IBM Community Grid, researchers have shown how tiny oscillations in carbon nanotubes can be exploited to filter water.
Scientists, Don’t Turn A Blind Eye To Bias
Non-blinded experiments give a 27 percent stronger result than blinded ones, potentially distorting the scientific literature, scientists say.
The Secret Sex Lives Of Koalas
GPS-enabled tracking collars have given scientists a sneak peak into the little known mating habits of koala bears.
Artificial ‘Dog’s Nose’ To Sniff Out Disease
Using a specialized laser known as an optical frequency comb, researchers have developed a system to measure metabolic byproducts that might indicate disease.
HIV ‘Wakes Up’ Only Once A Week Under Treatment
Encouraging data on HIV reactivation suggests that remission can be achieved by reducing latent cell numbers by 50-70 fold instead of over 2,000 fold.
IL-17 Supercharges Stem Cell Growth
Mesenchymal stem cells treated with IL-17A grow twice as fast and are more efficient at regulating the immune system, scientists say.
