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Physics: Optics
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Uncovering the Auger-Meitner Effect's crucial role in electron energy loss      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Defects often limit the performance of devices such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The mechanisms ...

Engineering: Nanotechnology
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Towards crack-resistant nanoparticle-based latex films      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Synthetic latex films are widely used across many fields, but they usually contain harmful additives...

Ecology: Endangered Species
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The key to why plants flower early in a warming world      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Scientists have unveiled a new mechanism that plants use to sense temperature. This finding could le ...

Biology: Developmental Biology: Evolutionary Biology: Microbiology
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Parasites of viruses drive superbug evolution      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which bacteria share their genetic mat ...

Biology: Zoology Ecology: Research
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New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Scientists have verified the anticancer effects of Kencur, a tropical plant of the ginger family, ma...

Biology: Biochemistry Biology: Biotechnology Biology: Cell Biology Biology: General Biology: Genetics Biology: Molecular
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How male mosquitoes compensate for having only one X chromosome      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Researchers have discovered the master regulator responsible for balancing the expression of X chrom...

Engineering: Robotics Research
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Advancing trajectory tracking control of pneumatic artificial muscle-based systems      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs) are artificial devices that can simulate the mechanics of human ...

Biology: Biochemistry
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Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a...

Biology: Biochemistry Biology: Cell Biology Biology: General Biology: Microbiology Biology: Molecular
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How cord-like aggregates of bacteria lead to tuberculosis infections      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

The ability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), a serious respiratory infection, to form snake-like...

Biology: Cell Biology Biology: Microbiology
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Understanding rapid tendon regeneration in newts may one day help human athletes      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have revealed how amphibians and mammals heal musculoskeletal tissues. Using mechanical ...

Biology: Biochemistry Biology: Cell Biology Biology: General Biology: Microbiology
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Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study finds      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

New research has revealed a previously unknown process through which pathogens are able to defeat a...

Chemistry: Biochemistry Engineering: Nanotechnology Physics: General
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Going rogue: Scientists apply giant wave mechanics on a nanometric scale      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have shown how the principles of rogue waves -- huge 30-meter waves that arise unexpecte...

Biology: Evolutionary Biology: General Biology: Marine Ecology: Extinction Ecology: Sea Life Paleontology: General
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Multiple evolutionary trajectories in aquatic crocodiles      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

In the geological past, several groups of crocodiles evolved towards a morphology adapted to marine...

Engineering: Robotics Research
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Morphing cones under compression: New research uncovers surprises for soft robotic actuators      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Engineers investigating the load-bearing capacity of conical shells, made from soft materials, have...