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Ph.D. student solves persistent problem in high-entropy alloys
- Apr 14, 2026
The University of Wyoming's Lauren Kim has solved a persistent problem in the cutting-edge field of high-entropy alloys, a class of materials with gre...
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Glaciers may flow into the ocean more quickly than we think
- Apr 14, 2026
Models of glacial flow and retreat rely on estimates of glacial ice viscosity, the measure of the ice's resistance to flow. Ice viscosity is dependent...
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When a key resource disappears: What wood ant networks can teach us
- Apr 14, 2026
At first glance, the world of ants may seem far removed from our everyday lives. Yet, on closer inspection, they often face surprisingly similar chall...
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AI-guided electron microscope provides unique glimpse into the world of MXenes
- Apr 14, 2026
The use of artificial intelligence has enabled researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) to gain a greater understanding of two-dime...
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Plants growing higher across the Himalaya region as climate warms
- Apr 14, 2026
A new study led by the University of Exeter examined the alpine "vegetation line" (the upper limit of continuous plants) in six regions across the Him...
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Smart cable sharing gives quantum computers a big boost
- Apr 14, 2026
A major obstacle in the development of powerful quantum computers is the growing number of cables required to control a computer as the number of qubi...
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Saltwater is closing in on coastal groundwater, putting billions and food supplies at risk
- Apr 14, 2026
Coastal groundwater is a key source of drinking water in many regions of the world. However, it is threatened by overabstraction and the potential for...
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Webb redefines the dividing line between planets and stars
- Apr 14, 2026
Planets, like those in our solar system, form in a bottom-up process where small bits of rock and ice clump together and grow larger over time. But th...
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Phospholipid asymmetry helps explain extracellular vesicle surface charge and therapeutic quality
- Apr 14, 2026
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoscale lipid bilayer particles secreted by cells that mediate intercellular communication by transporting biomolec...
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A silicon-compatible path toward scalable quantum systems
- Apr 14, 2026
Beginning in the 1950s, silicon transformed the electronics industry by enabling smaller and faster devices that could be reliably manufactured at sca...
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Some lake bacteria survive by slashing half their genome and never looking back
- Apr 14, 2026
Researchers at the University of Zurich have analyzed the genome of bacteria living in Lake Zurich to conclude that microbes employ two different stra...
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Climate warming may reduce urban vitality
- Apr 14, 2026
Mobile phone data on 13 million people in Spain—more than a quarter of the population—show that hot days reduce individual mobility, thereby reducing...