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30-Year-Old Dogma in Associative Polymers Research Challenged

A study about a class of materials called associative polymers appears to challenge a long-held understanding of how the materials, which have unique self-healing and flow properties, function at the molecular level.
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Buckling Is the Key to Novel Material Class

Scientists have found a way to design materials that manage to be both good at absorbing vibrations and still stiff enough not to collapse under pressure.
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Mass Spec and AI Team Up To Determine Monomeric Polymer Sequences

An AI-based mass spectrometric technique has been developed that can determine the monomeric sequence of a polymer, facilitating the development of new materials.
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New Spatial Imaging Method Measures Flow of Nutrients in Tumors

New spatial tools measure how fast nutrients in tumors flow through different pathways, identifying pathways whose activities are uniquely elevated in brain cancer and offering clues for potential treatment strategies.
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Cutting Boards Release Microparticles During Chopping, Study Shows

According to a study, chopping up carrots on wood and plastic boards could produce tens of millions of microparticles a year.
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How One of the Strongest Bonds in Nature Snaps

Breaking one of the strongest bonds in nature (the C-H bond) is necessary for transforming the greenhouse gas methane into a less harmful chemical. New research has shown how the C-H bond breaks and the role of the catalyst in this reaction.
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A Single Atom’s X-Ray Signature Has Been Recorded for the First Time

Scientists have measured the X-ray signature from a single atom for the first time. The study could have a huge impact on how scientists detect the chemical makeup of materials.
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Miniature Video Capsule Could Replace the Traditional Endoscopy

Now, according to a first-of-its-kind research study, physicians can remotely drive a miniature video capsule to all regions of the stomach to visualize and photograph potential problem areas.
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Neurons Can Recognize Others

The hippocampus plays a crucial role in assigning positive value through interactions with others.
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Plants Cells Can Sense Touch

Even without nerves, plants can sense when something touches them and when it lets go, a study has found.
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