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Advanced information processing technologies offer greener telecommunications and strong data security for millions, a study led by University of Maryland ... Optics & Photonics 29 minutes ago 0 0 Chemists succeed in synthesizing a molecule first predicted 20 years ago The first and the best-known metallocene is "ferrocene," which contains a single iron atom. Today, sandwich complexes can be found in many inorganic chemistry textbooks, and the bonding ... The first and the best-known metallocene is "ferrocene," which contains a single iron atom. Today, sandwich complexes can be found in many inorganic chemistry ... Analytical Chemistry 37 minutes ago 0 0 New optical tweezers can trap large and irregularly shaped particles Researchers have developed new optical tweezers that can stably trap particles that are large—about 0.1 mm—and irregularly shaped. While conventional optical tweezers use highly ... Researchers have developed new optical tweezers that can stably trap particles that are large—about 0.1 mm—and irregularly shaped. While conventional ... Optics & Photonics 49 minutes ago 0 0 An easy pill to swallow—new 3D printing research paves way for personalized medication A new technique for 3D printing medication has enabled the printing of multiple drugs in a single tablet, paving the way for personalized pills that can deliver timed doses. Materials Science 1 hour ago 0 30 Finding the chink in coronavirus’s armor—experiment reveals how the main protease of SARS-CoV-2 protects itself The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in millions of deaths. Despite an unparalleled collaborative research effort that led to effective vaccines and therapies being produced in record-breaking time, a complete understanding of ... Biochemistry 1 hour ago 0 0 Discovery of the first ancestors of scorpions, spiders and horseshoe crabs Who were the earliest ancestors of scorpions, spiders and horseshoe crabs? A Ph.D. student from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland), with the support of a CNRS researcher, has identified a fossil that fills the gap between ... Evolution 2 hours ago 0 0 A minimal cognitive architecture reproduces control of human decision-making processes Neuroscientists and psychologists have been trying to pinpoint the processes behind human decision-making for decades. While their efforts led to numerous interesting insights, the intricacies of complex decision-making remain ... Psychology & Psychiatry feature 6 hours ago 0 24 Adiposity in childhood affects the risk of breast cancer by changing breast tissue composition, study suggests Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. With rates continuing to rise, there is an urgent need to identify new modifiable breast cancer risk factors. New research led by the University of Bristol suggests ... Oncology & Cancer 22 minutes ago 0 0 Study shows virus that causes COVID-19 can penetrate blood-retinal-barrier and could damage vision The blood-retinal barrier is designed to protect our vision from infections by preventing microbial pathogens from reaching the retina where they could trigger an inflammatory response with potential vision loss. But researchers ... Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes 1 hour ago 0 1 Stem cells provide new insight into genetic pathway of childhood cancer Scientists have discovered a new insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, offering new hope for tailored treatments. Oncology & Cancer 1 hour ago 0 0 Congenital anomalies found to be ten times more frequent in children with neurodevelopmental disorders Children with neurodevelopmental disorders report congenital abnormalities, such as defects of the heart and/or urinary tract, at least ten times more frequently compared to other children. 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