May 22, 2013
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Polymer breakthrough inspired by trees and ancient celtic knots

A new slow-motion method of controlling the synthesis of polymers, which takes inspiration from both trees and Celtic knots, opens up new possibilities in areas including medical devices, drug delivery, elastics and adhesives. Continue reading

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May 13, 2013
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Breakthrough in the understanding of how pancreatic cancer cells ingest nutrients points to new drug target

In a landmark cancer study, researchers have unraveled a longstanding mystery about how pancreatic tumor cells feed themselves, opening up new therapeutic possibilities for a notoriously lethal disease with few treatment options. Pancreatic cancer kill… Continue reading

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March 22, 2013
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Cooled integrated circuit amplifies with lowest noise so far

Researchers have demonstrated an integrated amplifier with the lowest noise performance so far. The amplifier offers new possibilities for detecting the faintest electromagnetic radiation, for example from distant galaxies. Continue reading

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February 27, 2013
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3D-printed robotic bat wing holds new possibilities for small aircraft

Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something! Continue reading

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February 17, 2013
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Engineers are catching rainbows: Material that slows light opens new possibilities in solar energy, other fields

Engineers have created a more efficient way to catch rainbows, an advancement in photonics that could lead to technological breakthroughs in solar energy, stealth technology and other areas of research. Continue reading

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February 8, 2013
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New brain-test app

Smartphones offer a wealth of possibilities for psychological research. A new study shows that an iPhone app yields as reliable results as laboratory tests. Continue reading

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January 27, 2013
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Toward 2-D devices: Single-atom-thick patterns combine conductor and insulator

Scientists have created a process to make patterns in atom-thick layers that combine a conductor — graphene — and an insulator — hexagonal boron nitride. The process may lead to new possibilities for two-dimensional electronics. Continue reading

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January 24, 2013
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A scanner for hereditary defects: New possibilities in genetic damage recognition for improving cancer treatment

Our DNA is constantly under attack from UV light, toxins and metabolic processes. Proteins and enzymes continually repair the damaged DNA. Unrecognized and therefore unrepaired damage to the genetic material, however, accelerates aging and causes cance… Continue reading

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November 5, 2012
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Electron microscopes with a twist: Vortex beams, rotating like a tornado, offer new possibilities for electron microscopy

Vortex beams, rotating like a tornado, offer completely new possibilities for electron microscopy.  A method of producing extremely intense vortex beams has been discovered. Continue reading

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August 16, 2012
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Mineral can reduce pollution from diesel engines by almost half

A catalyst that can replace platinum in diesel engines has been shown to reduce pollution by up to 45 percent. The catalyst, mullite, is from the family of minerals known as oxides. The finding opens new possibilities to create renewable, clean energy … Continue reading

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August 16, 2012
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Mineral can reduce pollution from diesel engines by almost half

A catalyst that can replace platinum in diesel engines has been shown to reduce pollution by up to 45 percent. The catalyst, mullite, is from the family of minerals known as oxides. The finding opens new possibilities to create renewable, clean energy … Continue reading

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