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Phys.org / Porous crystal catalyst offers durable, efficient solution for clean hydrogen production
A new catalyst structure offers a potential pathway toward more cost-effective hydrogen production via water electrolysis. The material centers on mesoporous single-crystalline Co3O4 doped with atomically dispersed iridium ...
Phys.org / How cancer drugs impact cells at the molecular level
Proteins play a central role in virtually every disease. They are the building blocks of life, serving as essential components in nearly all cellular processes. They facilitate communication between cells and ensure that ...
Phys.org / New regulatory protein of the neuronal cytoskeleton identified
Nature has developed a unique structure as a scaffold for almost all nerve cells: the membrane-associated periodic skeleton (MPS). This specialized cytoskeletal structure is located below the cell membrane and consists of ...
Phys.org / Engineering 'bespoke enzymes': Machine learning expands CRISPR toolbox
Genome editing has advanced at a rapid pace with promising results for treating genetic conditions—but there is always room for improvement. A new paper by investigators from Mass General Brigham showcases the power of ...
Phys.org / Global map reveals seagrass meadows under threat—even inside protected areas
A new global analysis finds that many of the world's most threatened seagrass meadows lie within designated Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), raising urgent questions about the effectiveness of current protections for coastal ...
Phys.org / Scientists improve gravitational wave identification with machine learning
A study published in Physical Review Letters outlines a new approach for extracting information from binary systems by looking at the entire posterior distribution instead of making decisions based on individual parameters.
Phys.org / Researchers attain coherent control of a hybrid quantum network node
Quantum technologies, which operate leveraging quantum mechanical phenomena, have the potential to outperform their classical counterparts in some optimization and computational tasks. These technologies include so-called ...
Phys.org / Properties of supernova remnant in nearby galaxy explored in radio continuum study
Using the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) and Parkes 64-m telescope, an international team of astronomers has performed a radio continuum study of MC SNR J0519–6902—a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic ...
Phys.org / Gene syntax shown to control variability in synthetic plasmids
Engineers and biologists at Dartmouth College have found that, just like word order affects meaning in a sentence, the placement of genes within a plasmid—known as gene syntax—can influence how strongly each gene is expressed, ...
Phys.org / Beyond words: Hidden musical grammar of natural speech revealed in study
The AI revolution, which has begun to transform our lives over the past three years, is built on a fundamental linguistic principle that lies at the base of large language models such as ChatGPT. Words in a natural language ...
Phys.org / Treasures found in the UK indicate Thetford was Pagan until the fifth century
Jewelry in a Roman treasure hoard found in Thetford Forest, East Anglia, indicates that Thetford was Pagan until the fifth century, which is longer than previously believed, reveals a new paper in the Journal of Roman Archaeology.
Phys.org / Mushroom-based composting can cut farm waste, pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes
The intensification of global agriculture results in significant disposal challenges, with 14 billion tons of crop straw and 125 million tons of livestock manure produced annually. Traditional composting often fails due to ...