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Hand-held X-ray sources
Electronic oscillations in graphene could make a tabletop — or even handheld — source of…
A tough coat for silicon
Supercritical carbon dioxide delivers protective molecules to semiconductor surfaces, report researchers in a new article.
Giant salamanders, geckos and olms: Vanishing species diversity in Siberia
Scientists have studied the development of the amphibian and reptile fauna in Western Siberia during…
Blood fatty acids reveal your child’s diet
Eating lots of sugary candy may strain the liver, alter the body’s fatty acid metabolism…
New portal to unveil the dark sector of the universe
Once upon a time, the Universe was just a hot soup of particles. In those…
Male hormone plays key role in ovarian development
The male “androgen” hormone is an important element in the ovarian development of female chicken…
Spiritual retreats change feel-good chemical systems in the brain
More Americans than ever are turning to spiritual, meditative and religious retreats as a way…
Immune study in chickens reveals key hurdle for Campylobacter vaccine effort
The immune response of farmed chickens does not develop fast enough to fight off Campylobacter…