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New Benchmarks For Molecular Spectroscopy

Researchers have obtained new energy readings for cyanoacetylene molecules, with significant implications for understanding the electronic structure of organic molecules.

2D Stanene Successfully Grown

The successful production of stanene, an ultrathin form of tin, could lead to a better understanding of superconductivity.

Pointy Posts Make Drops Do The Pancake Bounce

By analyzing the way droplets behave on different surfaces, researchers have figured out to control how they bounce.

Douglas Lin Wins 2015 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal

Professor Douglas Lin has been awarded the 2015 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal for his achievements in astronomy.

Competition Between Synapses Shapes Brain Circuitry

Brain plasticity, essential for learning and memory, is controlled by competition for a limited protein resource.

Ancient Chinese Archives Track Decline Of Rare Apes

Combing through historical records, scientists have charted the decline of gibbons in China through the centuries.

Wuxi & TruTags Tag Team On Drug Tracking

Tracking a drug's provenance and origin just got easier, thanks to edible tags jointly tested by WuXi PharmaTech and TruTags Technology.

A Chemical Cocktail For Cell Reprogramming

Researchers have discovered a new chemical way to generate neurons from fibroblasts, paving a way for personalized medicine and cell replacement therapy.

How Some Galaxies Get Their Second Bar

Differences in temperature between the inner and outer disks could explain how double-barred galaxies form.