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A pair of studies from Rice University show that genetically engineered bacteria can turn chemical contamination into ...

In materials science, if you can understand the "texture" of a material—how its internal patterns form and shift—you can ...

A new imaging technique uncovers how electronic patterns in quantum materials evolve unevenly across space and temperature.

A team of scientists has identified a new physical mechanism that could help explain one of the most persistent mysteries in ...

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Electron beam welding is transforming nuclear manufacturing by cutting weld times, reducing costs, and enabling factory-style ...

Scientists in South Korea have uncovered a new species of chiton, Acanthochitona feroxa, hiding in plain sight along the ...