Physicists At CERN Use Laser To Manipulate Antimatter
In a study published a few days ago in Nature, a team of physicists at CERN report that they have successfully used a laser to induce a…
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Preventing Plant Extinction In A Complex World
There are many different factors that can drive a plant population toward extinction, but anthropogenic threats (eg. habitat loss, invasive species) are the most common…
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In Search For The True Relationship Between General Relativity And Quantum Mechanics
Despite huge research efforts, the relation between the two big theories of the 20th century – General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics is still not clearly…
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Communist Countries Around The World In 2019
Currently in the world today there are five countries classified as communist countries: China, Cuba, Laos, Korea, and Vietnam. But what does it mean for…
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Correcting Computer Models Of Structures For Improved Prediction Of Dynamic Response
Engineered structures are present in almost all aspects of daily life. The houses and buildings in which we live and work, the cars we drive,…
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High-Resolution Insights Into Neurodegeneration
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are two devastating neurodegenerative disorders. FTD groups different types of dementias affecting the frontal or temporal lobes…
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Enriching Clay For Cosmetic Applications
Clays are low-cost materials that can be found abundantly in natural deposits distributed around the world. Clays are known as a versatile material used for…
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Evaluating Two Beta-Blockers In Patients With Congestive Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
Nearly 5 million Americans are currently living with congestive heart failure (CHF). Approximately 550,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. More than…
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How Many Cities Are Officially In The US?
How many cities are there within the United States, or how many cities are officially recognized by the US government? Answering this question requires going…
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Music’s Evolutionary Role In Sexual Selection
Music poses a conundrum for evolutionary theorists because it seems to have no apparent adaptive value. But why does this concern exist with only one…
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Prime Numbers And Crystal-Like Materials Share A Hidden Organization
As it turns out, prime numbers and crystals have a lot in common. A new analysis from researchers at Princeton University suggests that the patterned…
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