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Cell & Microbiology Apr 30, 2025

Herpesvirus protein mimics host enzyme to balance infection and latency

Viruses are microscopic pathogens composed of genetic material housed within a protective protein shell. While they carry the blueprint required for producing additional viral proteins, they lack the equipment needed for ...

Condensed Matter Apr 30, 2025

Real-time magnetic structure tracking reveals oxygen redox in Li-rich cathode materials

Recently, a research team achieved real-time tracking of electronic/magnetic structure evolution in Li-rich Mn-based materials during the initial cycling through the self-developed operando magnetism characterization device.

Nanomaterials Apr 28, 2025

Scientists observe how blobs form crystals and discover a new crystal type

Crystals—from sugar and table salt to snowflakes and diamonds—don't always grow in a straightforward way. New York University researchers have captured this journey from amorphous blob to orderly structures in a new study ...

Biochemistry Apr 28, 2025

A simpler way to make microgels for programmable drug release

A new straightforward way to make an injectable gel capable of releasing multiple drugs at specific speeds improves scalability and access to the technique, according to a University of Michigan study.

Nanomaterials Apr 28, 2025

Unveiling the 3D crystal secrets of defective nanoparticles

Nanomaterials are the future of modern technology. From powering batteries to improving clean energy systems and efficient catalysts, nanomaterials are everywhere. Their unique properties often arise from the precise arrangements ...

Nanophysics Apr 28, 2025

With AI, researchers can now identify the smallest crystals

One longstanding problem has sidelined life-saving drugs, stalled next-generation batteries, and kept archaeologists from identifying the origins of ancient artifacts.

Cell & Microbiology Apr 28, 2025

Bacteria use ancient war trick to outsmart viruses—and it could help us fight superbugs

Scientists have discovered a new type of immune defense in E. coli bacteria that turns viral infection machinery against the virus itself. Named after the Chinese military strategist Kongming—who famously used enemy weapons ...

Materials Science Apr 26, 2025

New review urges rigorous testing for single-atom catalysts in industry

Many modern industrial processes depend on complex chemistry. Take fertilizer production, for example: to make it, companies must first produce ammonia, a key ingredient.

Optics & Photonics Apr 24, 2025

Portable Raman analyzer detects hydrogen leaks from a distance

Researchers have developed a new portable Raman analyzer that can accurately measure very low concentrations of hydrogen gas in ambient air. The instrument could be useful for detecting hydrogen leaks, which pose serious ...

Archaeology Apr 22, 2025

The story behind the 'Moko' drums, sacred musical instruments from the Alor-Pantar archipelago

The day was still alive when a group of Abui people danced in a circle around the "maasang"—the central altar of their village—alternating coordinated movements with rhythmic pauses. The drums were played, marking each ...

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