The cochlea is the spiral-shaped structure within the inner ear responsible for our sense of hearing. To fully understand hearing functions and open the door to new hearing loss treatments, scientists require intricately detailed views of hair…
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Unprecedented 3D views of sensory cells accelerate hearing research
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Novel ferroelectric ultraviolet photodetector achieves near-10,000-fold speed increase
Researchers from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new ferroelectric ultraviolet photodetector material that overcomes the long-standing performance limitations of conventional photodetectors.
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JWST spots most distant galaxy ever, pushing the limits of the observable universe
January 28, 2026
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JWST spots most distant galaxy ever, pushing the limits of the observable universe
The galaxy MoM-z14 could offer clues to what the universe looked like in its early infancy
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Record stretching of metallic bond reveals quantum conductance in gold atomic chains
Researchers from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have stretched a chain of gold atoms by a record-breaking 46%, providing direct evidence of how fundamental metal bonds behave under extreme deformation….
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US cyber defense chief accidentally uploaded secret government info to ChatGPT
Alarming critics, the acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Madhu Gottumukkala, accidentally uploaded sensitive information to a public version of…
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PlasmoBridge chip enables ultrasensitive and rapid monitoring of methotrexate
A research team led by Prof. Wang Hongzhi from the Hefei Institute of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a dual-functional sensor chip called PlasmoBridge, which bridges plasmonic nanoparticles using aptamer…
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What Germany's diabetes FAIRification study means for handling clinical research data
In a new publication, researchers from the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) and the University of Medicine Greifswald show how research data can be processed to be FAIR on a step-by-step basis, i.e. such that they can be found, accessed…
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How smart polymer solutions transition to gels around body temperature
In the world of modern medicine, most people focus on the active pharmaceutical ingredients, which are the chemicals that specifically fight a disease’s symptoms or causes. However, the unsung heroes of pharmacy are excipients—substances…
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Trump’s Renewable Energy Stance Reshapes Firms’ Messaging
As the Trump administration doubles down on its energy and AI dominance agenda, U.S. energy companies have found themselves navigating tricky communication strategies. Touting the clean, carbon-free nature of renewable energy no longer carries…
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