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The subtle dance of atoms influences enzyme activity: Certain infinitesimal fluctuations of distant atoms can control enzyme function even though they are not directly involved in enzyme catalysis

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Step towards Elimination of Humic Substances from Water under Sunlight

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Groundbreaking microscopy unlocks secrets of plant virus assembly

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The structure of an empty Cowpea Mosaic Virus (CPMV) produced using cryo electron microscopy.

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Nanostructured Surfaces Increase Efficiency of Solar Thermal Systems

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Spin current on topological insulator detected electrically at room temperature

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This image shows the schematics of the spin current on a topological insulator surface, with the spin direction (S) perpendicular to the...

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Portable device can quickly determine the extent of an eye injury

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The new sensor can detect differences in vitamin C concentration in fluids that leak from the eye. Higher concentrations indicate a more...

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Stretchy hydrogel 'Band-Aid' senses, lights up, delivers medicine: Water-based 'Band-Aid' senses temperature, lights up, and delivers medicine to the skin

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A new stretchy hydrogel can be embedded with various electronics. Here, a sheet of hydrogel is bonded to a matrix of polymer islands (red)...

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New approaches for hybrid solar cells: Nanostructured germanium for portable photovoltaics and battery electrodes

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Filled with suitable organic polymers the highly porous germanium nanofilm becomes a hybrid solar cell. Because the germanium nanostructure...

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