Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) are a type of RNA molecule that do not carry instructions to make proteins. Instead, they influence how other genes are expressed. There are tens of thousands of lncRNAs in the human body, many of which…
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New IEEE Course on Electrostatic Discharge Prevention
Today’s semiconductor devices are built with nanometer-scale features and operate at increasingly lower voltages—which makes them more susceptible to even minor electrical overstress.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a persistent, costly…
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Researchers discover amyloid protein buildup in bone marrow of aging mice
A recent study led by a team of researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine examining aging mice has provided what is believed to be the first evidence that amyloid beta protein-small, sticky protein fragment…
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‘Big-butt starfish,’ ‘little sweet potato’ and dozens of never-before-seen species recorded during deep-sea expedition off Argentina
A deep-sea expedition off the coast of Argentina has captured stunning footage of more than 40 never-before-seen species.
One unexpected star of the show is a plump sea creature that has been dubbed the “big-butt starfish” for its uncanny…
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Astronomers Discover Exotic Red Supergiant Star
Designated Stephenson 2 DFK 52, the newly-discovered red supergiant resides in the massive stellar cluster RSGC2.
This image shows the red supergiant star Stephenson 2 DFK 52 and its circumstellar environment. Image credit: ALMA / ESO / NAOJ /…
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Your Kid’s Riding An E-Bike Or E-Scooter? What Parents Should Know
Kids are increasingly riding light electric vehicles which include e-bikes, electronic scooters, electric dirtbikes and mopeds
Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Look in your rearview mirror these days on suburban roads. You may do a double take….
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Crystal Alignment in Alien Skies: Insights from WASP-17b
What sights could an exoplanet’s atmosphere create that would mimic Earth’s own visual wonders? This is what a recent study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters hopes to address as a team of…
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The Speed of Earth’s Rotation Is 1,000 Miles Per Hour – Here’s Why We Don’t Feel a Thing
Key Takeaways on the Speed of Earth’s Rotation
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The speed of Earth’s rotation is about 1,000 miles per hour relative to its axis.
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Your exact speed of rotation due to Earth’s spin depends on your latitude. The farther you are from the equator,…
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A Massive Fault Line Was Supposed to Be ‘Dead’. It Sure Seems Like It’s Stirring Again.
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:
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The Tintina fault is thought to have been inactive for more than 40 million years, but new research suggests that earthquakes occurred in the zone much more recently.
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Researchers from the…
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