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Cadmium-tellurium solar cells: Formula optimized
Solar cells could move closer to theoretical levels of efficiency, thanks to new findings. Researchers…
Researchers inhibit tumor growth in new subtype of lung cancer
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths. Adenocarcinomas, a non-small cell lung…
Waste not: Edible wax coating slicks liquids with ease
Materials scientists have created a ‘superhydrophobic’ coating that easily slicks away viscous liquids like syrup,…
Astronomers make first accurate measurement of oxygen in distant galaxy
Astronomers have made the first accurate measurement of the abundance of oxygen in a distant…
Insect tibias are best suited for jumping and other emergency behaviors
Insect tibias are best suited to withstand the high stress of emergency behaviors rather than…
Three new species identified amongst the Tegu lizard family
The golden tegu lizard, previously thought to be a single species, may actually comprise four…
Asian giant honeybees may move in synchrony to ventilate nests
The Asian giant honeybee, Apis dorsata, builds its large single-comb nests out in the open,…
Lasers melt rocks to reveal development of super-Earths and how giant impacts make magma
New experiments provide insight into how Earth-type planets form when giant asteroids or planetesimals collide…
Pregnancy procedure may be associated with increased risk of premature birth and neonatal loss
Researchers are urging surgeons to reconsider using a particular type of thread for a procedure…