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Functional analyses of RNA-related enzymes using a next-generation DNA sequencer

May 27, 2025

Genetic information encoded in genomic DNA is transcribed to mRNAs and then the codons on mRNA are decoded by transfer RNAs (tRNAs) during protein synthesis. tRNAs deliver amino acids to

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Photon manipulation near absolute zero: New record for processing individual light particles

May 26, 2025

Scientists at Paderborn University have made a further step forward in the field of quantum research: for the first time ever, they have demonstrated a cryogenic circuit (i.e. one that

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Building better catalysts to close the carbon dioxide loop

May 25, 2025

The best way to stave off the worst effects of climate change is to reduce CO2 emissions around the world. And one way to do that, says Zhongwei Chen, a professor

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How ‘spin currents’ can be used to control magnetic states in advanced materials

May 24, 2025

A new study reveals a fresh way to control and track the motion of skyrmions—tiny, tornado-like magnetic swirls that could power future electronics. Using electric currents in a special magnetic

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Could a new test that detects dopamine levels help diagnose neurological diseases?

May 23, 2025

Altered levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine are apparent in various conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease and depression. In research published in ChemistrySelect, investigators describe a quick, sensitive, and simple test to

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A new nanometer-scale measurement tool exploits the quantum properties of light for better precision and speed

May 22, 2025

University of Illinois Physics Professor Paul Kwiat and members of his research group have developed a new tool for precision measurement at the nanometer scale in scenarios where background noise

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Wireless sensor enables real-time spoilage alerts on food

May 21, 2025

Food waste and food-borne diseases are among the most critical problems urban populations face today. They contribute to greenhouse emissions tremendously and amplify economic and environmental costs. Since food spoilage

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Controlling quantum motion and hyper-entanglement

May 20, 2025

Manuel Endres, professor of physics at Caltech, specializes in finely controlling single atoms using devices known as optical tweezers. He and his colleagues use the tweezers, made of laser light,

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A poison helps us understand molecular hydrogen-producing biocatalysts

May 19, 2025

In nature, enzymes termed hydrogenases are capable of producing molecular hydrogen (H2). Special types of these biocatalysts, so-called [FeFe]-hydrogenases, are extremely efficient and therefore of interest for biobased hydrogen production.

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Using a fermionic neural network to find the ground state of fractional quantum Hall liquids

May 18, 2025

When two-dimensional electron systems are subjected to magnetic fields at low temperatures, they can exhibit interesting states of matter, such as fractional quantum Hall liquids. These are exotic states of

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Recycled gold from SIM cards could help make drugs more sustainable

May 17, 2025

Re-using gold from electronic waste prevents it from being lost to landfill, and using this reclaimed gold for drug manufacture reduces the need to mine new materials. Current catalysts are

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Researchers transform our understanding of crystals

May 16, 2025

When most people think of crystals, they picture suncatchers that act as rainbow prisms or the semi-transparent stones that some believe hold healing powers. However, to scientists and engineers, crystals

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Codoping double perovskites for single-component white-light-emitting diodes

May 15, 2025

A new paper published in Energy Material Advances explores Eu3+-Bi3+ codoping double perovskites for single-component white-light-emitting diodes. “With lead-halide perovskites reaching a mature research stage approaching product marketing, concerns remain about the materials’ stability and

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Innovative imaging technique uses the quantum properties of X-ray light

May 14, 2025

An international team of researchers including scientists from FAU has, for the first time, used X-rays for an imaging technique that exploits a particular quantum characteristic of light. In their

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Vinegar could be secret ingredient in fight against climate crisis

May 13, 2025

Chemical engineers at Monash University have developed an industrial process to produce acetic acid that uses the excess carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and has a potential to create

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Demystifying vortex rings in nuclear fusion and supernovae

May 12, 2025

Better understanding the formation of swirling, ring-shaped disturbances—known as vortex rings—could help nuclear fusion researchers compress fuel more efficiently, bringing it closer to becoming a viable energy source. The model

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Researchers analyze THC in breath of cannabis smokers

May 11, 2025

Most states in the U.S. allow people to use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. Yet all states want their roadways to be safe. A breathalyzer that can accurately identify

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Quantum cutting, upconversion, and temperature sensing help with thermal management in silicon-based solar cells

May 10, 2025

by Chinese Academy of Sciences Introducing light conversion materials into silicon-based photovoltaic devices is an effective way to improve their photoelectric conversion efficiency. Light conversion materials include quantum cutting materials and

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