Fuel such as gasoline is made up of hydrocarbons — a family of molecules consisting…
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Robot radiology: Low cost A.I. could screen for cervical cancer better than humans
Medical researchers have created a cervical cancer screening technique that, based on an analysis of…
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NASA’s Cassini, Voyager missions suggest new picture of Sun’s interaction with galaxy
New data from three NASA missions show that the heliosphere — the bubble of the…
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Graphene withstands high pressure, may aid in desalination
Used in filtration membranes, ultrathin material could help make desalination more productive.
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Nature plants a seed of engineering inspiration
Researchers have quantitatively deconstructed what they describe as the ‘ingenious mobility strategies’ of seeds that…
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Climate change predicted to increase Nile flow variability
The unpredictable annual flow of the Nile River is legendary, as evidenced by the story…
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Hormone-influenced social strategies shape human social hierarchy, study shows
In a game of chicken, the most aggressive players are fueled by testosterone and are…
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Challenging the current approach to Glut1 deficiency
Researchers have discovered that diet changes and early diagnosis could help outcomes for patients with…
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Brain circuit enables split-second decisions when cues conflict
A circuit in the brain is critical for governing how we respond to conflicting environmental…
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Patients with drug-resistant malaria cured by plant therapy
When the standard malaria medications failed to help 18 critically ill patients, the attending physician…