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Defect-Free Topological Insulator Developed
A method to grow high quality thin films of topological insulators could have the way for next-generation low-power electronics.
GHIT Fund Deepens Support For Schistosomiasis & Leishmaniasis
An additional US$11 million has been committed to developing diagnostics and drugs for neglected tropical diseases.
Chromatin Structure Affects Brown Fat Regulation
Researchers have identified JMJD1A as a signal-sensing scaffold that activates thermogenic genes in mice.
A Nanotech Solution For Detecting Emissions
The nanoparticle deposition system can be engineered to detect multiple kinds of gases and is easy to miniaturize and mass produce.
Sun-Like Stars Emit Huge Superflares
The finding that Sun-like stars release superflares raises the possibility that the Sun might cause geomagentic storms on Earth.
Rats Lend Drowning Friends A Paw
Rats will help drowning cagemates, especially if they have been soaked before themselves, study says.
Electrodeless Thrusters For Space Travel Tested
Researchers are one step closer to long-term space travel with the testing of an electrodeless plasma thruster.
Exploring The Uncharted Territory Of The Nuclide Table
The successful measurement of 110 radioactive nuclei—including 40 that had never been measured before—sheds light on the mysterious r-process.
Prima BioMed Announces Japanese Collaboration
Prima BioMed and Japanese partners NEC and Yamaguchi University are investigating the use of an adjuvant for a potential liver cancer vaccine.
