Antibodies are small proteins that are secreted by specialized cells to target and neutralize pathogens. The “Y” shaped structure is crucial for active immunity and work by binding and tagging specific…
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Why city street surveys miss methane leaks, and what that means for safety
The complexities of urban environments—like variable winds off tall buildings or surfaces—significantly impair the ability to detect natural gas leaks from underground pipelines, a new study shows. SMU researchers found that detection…
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Global study finds smaller fish and shifting food webs despite stable species numbers
Species numbers alone do not fully capture how ecosystems are changing. In a global study, scientists analyzed long-term data from nearly 15,000 marine and freshwater fish communities. They found that fish food webs have changed substantially…
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Artemis II moon rocket refueled in practice countdown setting stage for historic flight
NASA and contractor engineers pumped more than 750,000 gallons of supercold propellants into the agency’s huge Space Launch System rocket Thursday without any signs of hydrogen leaks in a major step toward launching four astronauts on a…
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Reversible, detachable robotic hand redefines dexterity
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By Celia Luterbacher
With its opposable thumb, multiple joints and gripping skin, human hands are often…
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Crystals Grown in Space – NASA
This June 5, 2024, image shows lysozyme crystals aboard the International Space Station. Lysozyme is a protein found in bodily fluids like tears, saliva, and milk, and is used as a control compound to demonstrate well-formed crystals. Lysozyme…
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When is the next lunar eclipse? – Deseret News
- The first of two 2026 lunar eclipses will occur on March 3.
- The total eclipse will cast a red tint as the moon falls into Earth’s shadow.
- Utah observers will be in prime viewing area, weather permitting.
While only a handful of Antarctic scientists…
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AI-based technology can detect gender violence from the voice
A research team at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has developed technology using advanced machine learning techniques that detects signs of gender violence from paralinguistic characteristics of the voice such as tone, rhythm, and…
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Inexperienced exercisers at risk of harm from fitness trackers
People with limited experience of physical activity who are trying to get fit are the most vulnerable to emotional and psychological harm from wearable fitness trackers, a new study led by Nottingham Business School (NBS) has found. The…
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