Science

A revolution in lithium-ion batteries is becoming more realistic

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Lithium amide-borohydride is a promising candidate for a solid electrolyte. The crystalline structure of this material consists of two sub-...

Astronomers Find New Evidence for Long-theorized Mid-sized Black Holes

Astronomers have found new evidence for the existence of a mid-sized black hole, considered the missing link in the evolution of supermassive black holes.

ALMA Finds Huge Hidden Reservoirs of Turbulent Gas in Distant Galaxies

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ALMA has been used to detect turbulent reservoirs of cold gas surrounding distant starburst galaxies. By detecting CH+ for...

Best Ever Image of a Star’s Surface and Atmosphere

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Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer astronomers have constructed the most detailed image ever of a star — the red...

Millions Across US Watch Total Solar Eclipse

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The moon is seen blotting out 81 percent of the sun...

Gold nanostars and immunotherapy vaccinate mice against cancer: New treatment cures, vaccinates mouse in small proof-of-concept study

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A gold nanostar under an electron microscope. The nanostar's size causes it to accumulate within tumors, where researchers use infrared...

Silk could improve sensitivity, flexibility of wearable body sensors

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Silk could soon be used to produce more sensitive and flexible body sensors like this one.

Large Asteroid to Safely Pass Earth on Sept. 1

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Asteroid Florence, a large near-Earth asteroid, will pass safely by Earth on Sept. 1, 2017...