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Quantum Light Show: Europe's Photon Journey

February 19, 2025

Imagine a tiny, powerful light source, smaller than a grain of sand, traveling across Europe. This isn't a scene from a sci-fi movie, but a real-life event celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in 2025. The light source is a solid-state quantum light source, which gene

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Understanding Diversity: Why Variety Matters in Population Studies

February 19, 2025

Researching populations is like studying a big box of mixed candies. If you want to understand the variety of flavors, you need a box with many different types of candies. The same goes for studying people. To grasp the diversity within a population, you need a group that is not uniform. This is bec

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DIY DNA Extraction: Cheap, Quick, and Green!

February 19, 2025

Imagine doing something as complex as DNA extraction without needing a lab full of expensive equipment. That's what some researchers have managed to do. They've found a way to extract DNA using simple household items, making the process faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly.

science

Teeth: The Unyielding DNA Vault

February 19, 2025

Teeth are tough. They can stand up to a lot, including strong acids. This is important for forensic scientists. They often need to identify people from remains. Teeth are great for this because they hold onto DNA well. Even when exposed to harsh chemicals, teeth can still give up their DNA secrets.

science

Sun's Fiery Show: New Satellite Snaps Solar Eruption

February 18, 2025

The sun's fiery outbursts are always a spectacle to behold. Recently, a space-based telescope captured stunning images of a massive burst of charged particles and magnetic fields, known as a coronal mass ejection (CME), erupting from the sun's far side near its north pole. This event was captured by

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20 Years of Innovation: A Look into the World of Materials Science

February 18, 2025

Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is celebrating a big milestone. It's been 20 years since it started making waves in the world of materials research. The institute has been a hotbed of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what's pos

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The Young Guns of Science: 20 Years of Innovation in Ningbo

February 18, 2025

Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering is celebrating a big milestone! It's been 20 years since this place opened its doors to young scientists. This institute is part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The institute has been a launchpad for young scientists. They've been makin

sports

Wearable Tech and AI: The New Way to Boost Athlete Performance

February 17, 2025

Athletes are always looking for ways to improve their performance. Traditional methods of assessing physical fitness have been around for a long time. These methods use standardized tests that are designed for different groups of people. However, recent studies show that combining these tests with m

health

The Money Trail in Medicine: Who's Pulling the Strings?

February 17, 2025

Medicines are expensive. Health systems around the world are trying to figure out how to make them more affordable. One way to do this is to look at how doctors prescribe medicines, how pharmacists give them out, and how much we spend on them. These are big factors in the cost of healthcare. But the

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Wrinkles That Shake Off Ice: The Skin-Inspired Solution

February 17, 2025

Imagine if your skin could help you slide off the ice. Well, scientists have taken inspiration from human skin to create a new type of surface that can shake off ice like magic. This isn't just any surface; it's designed to be super tough and durable, just like our skin. The secret? It uses tiny wri