New research into quantum avalanche uncovers insights into insulator-to-metal transitions, offering potential breakthroughs in microelectronics.
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AstronomyAstrophysicsCalifornia Institute Of TechnologyGravitational LensingSciTech NewsSpaceSupernovaZwicky Transient Facility
Astronomers Witness an Unusually Distorted Supernova Through Gravitational Lensing
Astronomers capture a supernova, SN Zwicky, through gravitational lensing, contributing to understanding cosmic phenomena like dark energy.
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AntibioticBacteriaDuke UniversitySciTech News
Decades in the Making – New Synthetic Antibiotic Could Defeat Even the Toughest Bacteria
Researchers at Duke University developed LPC-233, a synthetic antibiotic targeting gram-negative bacteria, showing high efficacy in animal tests.
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MoonNASARoboticsSciTech NewsSpaceTechnology
NASA’s “Game-Changing” Autonomous Mini Rovers Will Team Up To Explore the Moon
NASA’s CADRE project will send three autonomous mini rovers to the Moon for collaborative exploration, testing new technology for future …
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Carbon DioxideCornell UniversityGeoscienceSciTech News
Breakthrough Research Reveals CO2 as the Key Factor in Explosive Volcanic Eruptions
Scientists discover carbon dioxide, not water, triggers volcanic eruptions, challenging previous theories and impacting volcanic-hazard planning.
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BabiesColumbia University Irving Medical CenterImmune SystemImmunologySciTech News
Infant Immunity: New Research Identifies Weak Spot and “Secret Weapon”
Infant Immunity: Vulnerable yet Resilient. New research reveals reasons for susceptibility to infections and unique defense mechanisms.
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SciTech NewsSoilUniversitiesUSCWildfires
A Reevaluation of Mudslides and Floods Following Wildfires – An Unexpected Cause
The large-scale Bobcat Fire that hit Los Angeles in 2020 led scientists to explore the after-effects on soil and water.…
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BiologyCancerCell BiologyGeneticsRockefeller UniversitySciTech News
Researchers Uncover Epigenetic Mechanism Linked to Several Fatal Cancers
Researchers uncover a mechanism where the transcription factor SOX9, linked to several fatal cancers, unlocks and activates dormant genes.
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CannabisMedicinePsychiatryPublic HealthSciTech NewsUCSD
Driving High: Can Field Sobriety Tests Identify Drivers Under the Influence of Cannabis?
Study evaluates field sobriety tests for THC impairment in drivers. Tests show some effectiveness, but not definitive.