Laser Forming Origami: Hands-Free Folding In A Laser Cutter
While we see the world in three dimensions and expect nothing less from the products we use, the reality is that manufacturing is far easier…
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The Rare Earth Elements Found In Our Pockets
Just below in the periodic table, there are some elements usually considered as laboratory curiosities. However in this new century, the elements of the first…
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Supramolecular Self-assembly Of Photoactive Cages
The development of luminescent materials has revolutionized human society, increased global productivity and improved the quality of life in dramatic fashion. Phosphorescent materials hold great…
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How Science Helped Detect The Powerful Explosive TATP In Unidentified Objects
Triacetone triperoxide (TATP) is a powerful explosive without military use because it is very sensitive to mechanical shock and so very difficult to safely handling,…
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Autophagy Declares The Clean Bill Of A Cell’s Health
The term “Autophagy”, originating from the Greek words “auto” (meaning self) and “phagy” (meaning eat) is the evolutionarily conserved physiological process that maintains the protein…
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Unlocking Early Earth Processes By Examining Ancient Rocks From The North China Craton
Because planet Earth has continued to change over the past 4.5 billion years, the chemical composition and differentiation of the infant Earth provides a starting…
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From Magic Bullet To Magic Pump Gun: Multi-targeting Drugs For Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by complex and multifactorial mechanisms, which are not completely understood. In particular, the molecular causes of many neurodegenerative diseases have not…
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The Use Of Metamaterials For New Information Systems
Metamaterial has gradually cemented its place in the past 20 years as an area of exciting research and drawn broad attention from the physics and…
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Loess, Water, & Landslides – The Story Of A Depleting Terrace
Loess mantles cover about 6% of the total area of China, covering a large area of the northern and central part of the country, forming…
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How To Classify Tropical Forests In Brazil In Terms Of Carbon Stock
Recently many countries have committed to emissions reports to climate accords informing their greenhouse gas (GHG) annual emissions, including carbon dioxide. Forest ecosystems are huge…
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The Influence Of Climate-induced Salinization On Temporary Pools In A Large Dune Field
Temporary pools are one of the most abundant types of aquatic habitats worldwide; however, they are also one of the most threatened and least studied….
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