Today, X-rays are the source of many experiments and medical tests, but it took a long time for humanity to develop proper protections against the powerful energy source. One of the earliest recorded ...

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In a patch of the Pacific’s abyssal plain, scientists a surprising phenomenon called “dark oxygen production.” ...

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Penn State scientists discovered seven new ceramics by simply removing oxygen—opening a path to materials once beyond reach. Sometimes, less truly is more. By removing oxygen during the synthesis ...

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When ultraviolet light hits ice—whether in Earth's polar regions or on distant planets—it triggers a cascade of chemical ...

In 2017, fresh off a PhD on theoretical chemistry, John Jumper heard rumors that Google DeepMind had moved on from building ...

In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers have discovered that moss spores can survive the harsh conditions of space. For ...

By using reinforcement learning, researchers train virtual agent to determine the best time to administer medication based on ...

China is building an underwater center in Guangzhou to study cold springs and hidden changes on the seafloor from a research ...