Pathogens Perish on Laser-Treated Metal
Pathogens in bacteria could be eliminated on contact, according to a new study using the antimicrobial properties of copper and laser technology.
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Science Policy Challenges in Four Parts
Dr. Jonathan Trinastic investigates four major science policy issues and how the federal government can join scientists in finding solutions.
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My Super Science Heroes: Marie Curie and Alan Turing
My Super Science Heroes, a new series by Belgian author Karla Valenti, introduces children to the world’s most impactful scientists
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How the Placebo Effect “Tricks” the Brain
You have probably heard of the placebo effect, but what is it and how does it work? Can something that’s in our heads actually provide relief?
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What was the wild ancestor of cattle?
Cattle were first domesticated around 10,500 years ago, but today there are no wild cattle. What was the wild ancestor of the cow?
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Nests, Neurons, and the Evolution of Behavior
Evolution is a beautiful process. We tend to appreciate its elegance most when looking backward into deep time, to our distant ancestors, or to dinosaurs.
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Ten Fun Facts about Honeybees and Honey
Which countries produce the most honey? How much honey does a bee make? Ten fun facts about honeybees and honey.
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Narwhal tusks expose climate change
Like rings in a tree trunk, narwal tusks have growth rings that give us a window into changing conditions in the Arctic climate.
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Tracing the Origins of Ocean Garbage Patches
Where do garbage patches come from, what garbage is in them, how do they form, and how can we clean them up once and for all?
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Researchers Find Tissue Damage from Covid-19
Researchers are finding extensive tissue damage from COVID-19, a systemic illness that damages cells and organs throughout the body.
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