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UC San Diego researchers have created an array of nanopillars that can breach the nucleus of a cell—the compartment that houses our DNA—without damaging the cell’s outer membrane. This new "gateway into the nucleus" could open new possibilities in gene therapy, where genetic material needs to be delivered directly into the nucleus, as well as drug delivery and other forms of precision medicine.

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Dr. Ahn, Jung Ho's research team at the Clean Energy Research Center of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a technology that uses enzymes derived from microorganisms to biodegrade polyethylene.

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New research from Baylor University reveals that coyotes, like domestic dogs, have the ability to produce the famous "puppy dog eyes" expression. The study – "Coyotes can do 'puppy dog eyes' too: Comparing interspecific variation in Canis facial expression muscles," published in the Royal Society Open Science – challenges the hypothesis that this facial feature evolved exclusively in dogs as a result of domestication.

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As the upgrade of the Advanced Photon Source nears completion at Argonne National Laboratory, scientists anticipate the experimental possibilities.

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Hurricane Helene has brought widespread devastation along the East Coast, particularly in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Three Virginia Tech public health and water quality experts – Stephanie Lareau, Julia Gohlke, and Alasdair Cohen – share insights on the pressing health risks associated with flooding in the wake of the hurricane.

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DOE's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement user facility has established a cutting-edge atmospheric observatory in an Alabama forest to investigate the complex interactions among clouds, vegetation, and aerosols and advance weather and climate research.

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Entre los ardientes pétalos de la Nebulosa Roseta se encuentra el joven cúmulo estelar NGC 2244, cuyas estrellas alimentan la nebulosa iluminándola con vibrantes tonos de rojo, oro y púrpura, junto con opacas torres de polvo que se elevan desde las ondulantes nubes que rodean su núcleo. Esta imagen, captada por la Cámara de Energía Oscura de 570 megapíxeles, se publica para celebrar el quinto aniversario de NOIRLab.

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Cradled within the fiery petals of the Rosette Nebula is NGC 2244, the young star cluster which it nurtured. The cluster’s stars light up the nebula in vibrant hues of red, gold and purple, and opaque towers of dust rise from the billowing clouds around its excavated core. This image, captured by the 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera, is being released in celebration of NOIRLab’s fifth anniversary.

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See how structures of Fanzor2, a relation of the transposon family TnpB, show how the protein can be used in genome engineering technology like CRISPR-Cas9.

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The goal of the fellowship is to provide recipients the greatest possible flexibility to pursue their professional vision in the absence of specific obligations or reporting requirements.

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More than 2 million people were without power in the Southwest United States today due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Research by a team of scientists at the George Washington University... ...

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Discerning whether a nuclear reactor is being used to also create material for nuclear weapons is difficult, but capturing and analyzing antimatter particles has shown promise for monitoring what specific nuclear reactor operations are occurring, even from hundreds of miles away. Researchers have developed a detector that exploits Cherenkov radiation, sensing antineutrinos and characterizing their energy profiles from miles away as a way of monitoring activity at nuclear reactors. They proposed to assemble their device in northeast England and detect antineutrinos from reactors from all over the U.K. as well as in northern France.

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Inspired by the dynamic color-changing properties of squid skin, researchers have developed a method to manufacture a heat-adjusting material that is breathable and washable and can be integrated into flexible fabric. The composite material operates in the infrared spectrum and consists of a polymer covered with copper islands.

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If you plan on getting a tattoo, consider this: A new study from Binghamton University, State University of New York looking at green and blue tattoo inks from Europe found that most contained ingredients that are not listed on the label – and some contained ingredients that are outright banned.

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American Chemical Society (ACS) President Mary K. Caroll will issue a statement on the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry after the official announcement is made from Stockholm on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Caroll will also be available for Zoom interviews.

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On October 26, 2024, the National Italian-American Foundation (NIAF) will hold its 49th annual Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. As part of the weekend's prestigious events, the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) will host a scientific symposium focused on advancements in pain management.

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Widespread skin diseases such as psoriasis or neurodermatitis are difficult to treat. Together with an industrial partner, Empa researchers have found an innovative solution: Nanoceramic "stars" create tiny skin lesions and allow therapeutic molecules to reach their site of action.

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Dr. Jaeyeon Pyo’s team developed a technology to visualize nanoscale microcapillary tips using light for precise and delicate contact, expected to revolutionize displays, electronics, biotechnology, and 3D printing, featured in a cover