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An international research team has measured the size of a star dating back more than 11 billion years ago using images that show the evolution of the star exploding and cooling. The research could help scientists learn more about the early Universe.
(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Take a wire paperclip. Now, bend it back and forth in the same spot 15, maybe 20 times. Chances are the paperclip will have broken before you finish. This is due to what’s called metal fatigue, which occurs when a metal compo…
A study has found evidence that the evolution of tree roots over 300 million years ago triggered mass extinction events through the same chemical processes created by pollution in modern oceans and lakes.
Engineers have shown that medical devices made from aluminum can be disintegrated within the body by exposing them to gallium-indium, a liquid metal that seeps into the boundaries between the grains of the metal.
A new study illustrates how substrates affect electronic interactions in 2D metal-organic frameworks. With electronic properties tuneable by electrical charge, mechanical strain, and hybridization, such structures can be ‘switched’ off and on, allowing…
Researchers have released their first findings on the potential effectiveness of revolutionary gene drive technology to control invasive mice.
Scientists have successfully bioengineered an important protein in plants to increase the yield of oil from their fruits and seeds — a holy grail for the global agri-food industry. Their patent-pending method can increase oil content in seeds by 15 to…
Researchers have found a way to avoid the need to use radio transmitters in critical communications, using new technology featuring super-fast optical lasers.
How can we measure a skeleton’s motion in a furry animal as it moves through its environment? Researchers have developed a new method to quantify skeletal motion in freely moving rodents in a new level of accuracy and detail. It is based around buildin…
Almost one fourth of Sweden’s last unprotected old-growth forest was logged between 2003 and 2019. At this rate, all of these ecologically unique and valuable forests will be lost in about 50 years. These findings add to the growing body of evidence fo…
Molecular geneticists describe ways to develop the — as yet largely untapped — potential of RNA structures.
Countless tiny hairs (cilia) are found on the outer wall of some cells, for example in our lungs or in our brain. When these micrometer-sized hairs coordinate their movement and produce wave-like movements together, they can cause currents on a microsc…
Researchers have uncovered a cell-intrinsic mechanism, that controls the appropriate number of T cells in the organism and thus ensures that the immune system functions properly. This mechanism has also been found in slime molds, suggesting that this r…
The US special envoy wants to use carbon credits to speed up the clean energy transition – but experts are sceptical the scheme can meet best practice.
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US climate envoy John Kerry said he “found a lot of agreement” with Barbados leader Mia Mottley on what needs to happen to address climate damages
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In a down year for the market, these three dividend stocks are topping the S&P 500.
The company’s strategy for the U.S. market could come with significant consequences.
The insurance disruptor gave investors a lot to like, but there are still some unanswered questions.
The e-commerce vendor for pet supplies and services soared in 2020 but gave back those gains over the last two years. So is the stock a buy after all that?
The industrial conglomerate operates across many sectors, so its earnings and outlook give key insights to investors in both Honeywell and the broader market.