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Hacking DNA To Make Next-Gen Materials

Researchers have "hacked" DNA to develop self-assembling metallic and semiconductor 3D nanostructures, the building blocks for next-generation materials.
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Scientists Spin Silk From Artificial Spider Gland

Researchers have successfully created a microfluidic device that can spin artificial spider silk. The device mimics the conditions in a real spider's silk gland, producing artificial silk with the same complex structure.
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Tomatoes Are Influenced by Their Friends and Foes

In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated how the type and amount of these VOCs change based on different features of tomato plants.
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Using Machine Learning To Improve the Structural Analysis of Buildings

Researchers combine traditional mathematical approaches and cutting-edge machine learning methods for improved analysis of building structures.
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Cobalt-Free Batteries Could Power the Next Generation of Electric Vehicles

A new battery cathode material could provide a more sustainable option for powering the next generation of electric cars.
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New 3D-Printable Material for Sustainable Flatpanel Displays and Wearable Tech

New 3D-printable material could enable cheaper, less toxic manufacturing processes for next-gen OLED televisions, smartphones, light fixtures, and wearable devices
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DNA Methylation Important for Craniofacial Development

Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial birth defects in humans. Yet despite decades of research, it’s still not known what causes most cases or what can be done to prevent them.
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Distinct Patterns of Fatty Acid Attachment Uncovered in Proteins

Researchers have revealed critical patterns of fatty acid attachment to proteins in the model organism C. elegans, which could enhance our understanding of disease.
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What Happens in the Human Brain After Taking DMT?

How, exactly, DMT alters brain function to produce positive effects observed in clinical trials is not yet clear, though a study from scientists at Imperial College London has shed some light.
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New Sustainable Method for Creating Organic Semiconductors

Researchers have developed a conductive ink as a sustainable material for use in organic electronics.
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