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Century-old problem solved with first-ever 3D atomic imaging of an amorphous solid

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Scientists 'farm' natural killer cells in novel cancer-fighting approach

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Researchers turn coal powder into graphite in microwave oven

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Chemists invent shape-shifting nanomaterial

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Desalination breakthrough could lead to cheaper water filtration

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Algorithm breakthrough may lead to new applications for quantum computers

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Physicists observe room-temperature superconductivity

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Reviving cells after a heart attack

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A multishot lensless camera in development could aid in disease diagnosis

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NSF selects Sean Jones to head Mathematical and Physical Sciences directorate

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Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges

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Dynamic kirigami shoe-grip is designed to reduce risks of slips and falls

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Understanding locust swarms could improve collision avoidance

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Scientists discover a magnet that exhibits novel quantum effects

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'Blinking' crystals may convert carbon dioxide into fuels

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Materials scientists drill down to vulnerabilities in human tooth decay

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Is teleportation possible? Yes, in the quantum world

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Geochemists solve mystery of Earth's vanishing crust

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Researchers develop ultra-sensitive device for detecting magnetic fields

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Smart sponge could clean up oil spills

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Nanofibers linked to a red wine chemical could help prevent oxidation

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Chemically modified mask design could potentially slow the spread of viruses

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World's most complex microparticle: A synthetic that outdoes nature's intricacy

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Mucus and the coronavirus: What is its role in spread of the virus?

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Graphene underpins a new platform to selectively ID deadly strains of bacteria

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Sustainable adhesives of the future won't stick around

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'Atomic dance' gives insights into 2D materials

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Scientists develop safer lead-based perovskite solar cells

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Researchers create nanoscale sensors to better see how high pressure affects materials

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Chemists find path to 'new blue' in meteorite minerals

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