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Chemical Mystery Behind Silica-Coated Nanodiamonds Solved
Silica-coated nanodiamonds are tiny tools with applications from biolabeling of cancer cells to quantum sensing. Using X-ray tools, researchers have revealed that alcohol groups on a nanodiamond’s surface allow the bonding to take place.
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Urban Light Pollution Linked to Smaller Eyes in Birds
To adapt to the bright lights of cities, the eyes of resident - but not migratory - birds are getting smaller, indicates a new study.
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Food Allergy Severity Could Be Predicted by Genetic Biomarker
For the first time, a genetic biomarker has been identified that could help predict the severity of food allergic reactions.
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Cakes Get a Boost From Spent Tea and Coffee
Fortifying cake with spent tea leaves or coffee grounds can make it more nutritious and extend its shelf life, reports a new study.
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Conventionally Unrecyclable Plastic Waste Mixes Turned Into Useful Chemicals
Scientists have developed a technology that uses an exceptionally efficient organocatalyst to allows the conversion of a conventionally unrecyclable mixture of plastic waste into useful chemicals.
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Novel Virus Identified in the Deep
Scientists have discovered a new virus isolated from sediment brought up from a depth of 8,900 meters. The virus is a bacteriophage – a virus that infects and replicates inside bacteria – and is thought to be the deepest known isolated phage to date.
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Chameleon-Inspired Coating For Buildings Could Significantly Improve Energy Efficiency
Scientists have developed a new dual-purpose coating that can help to keep houses cool in summer and warm in winter, taking some unlikely inspiration from the skin of desert-dwelling chameleons.
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How Will Salt-Sensitive Species Be Impacted by Sea Level Rises?
A new study detailing the levels in which salt water is toxic to mussels at various life stages, could provide guidance for conservation programs that consider climate-induced sea level rise and saltwater intrusion.
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Remote Work Can Slash Your Carbon Footprint – If Done Right
According to a study, remote workers can have a 54% lower carbon footprint compared with onsite workers, and hybrid workers who work from home two to four days per week can reduce their carbon footprint by 11% to 29%.
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Shading the Great Barrier Reef From the Sun Might Slow Bleaching-Induced Coral Decline
Shading coral reefs for four hours – either with artificial coverings or seawater fogging systems – could slow coral bleaching, reports a new study.
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