Science

Cracking the code of hydrogen embrittlement

When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in…

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Chemists design novel method for generating sustainable fuel

Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years. Now, an international collaboration of scientists is…

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Converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment

Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and promote sustainable production. One way of…

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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy marks a milestone in cancer treatment

The recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of lifileucel, the first commercial tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for advanced melanoma,…

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Microbes found to destroy certain ‘forever chemicals’

UC Riverside environmental engineering team has discovered specific bacterial species that can destroy certain kinds of "forever chemicals," a step…

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Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate

Polyphenols are a diverse group of organic compounds produced by plants. These compounds are often toxic to microorganisms. In peatlands,…

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Research tracks 66 million years of mammalian diversity

When trying to understand the present, it's helpful to look to history. New research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln examined…

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Large study confirms: Siblings of autistic children have 20% chance of autism

Siblings of autistic children have a 20% chance of being autistic themselves -- about seven times higher than the rate…

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How astronomers are using pulsars to observe evidence of dark matter

Tantalising evidence of potential dark matter objects has been detected with the help of the Universe's 'timekeepers'. These pulsars --…

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American diets got briefly healthier, more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

American diets may have gotten healthier and more diverse in the months following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according…

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