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2,500-Year-Old "Screaming Woman" Mummy Yields Clues to Life and Death
Now, approximately 2,500 years after her burial, researchers from Egypt have used the most advanced scientific techniques to examine the Screaming Woman and learn about her life and death.
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Exploring the Techniques Used in Polymer Analysis
This article explores the wide variety of analytical techniques that can be applied to synthetic polymers, each offering a slightly different look at the chemical or physical properties of these compounds.
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Insects March Forward in Food and Feed
This article explores how edible insects are being developed to address future food demands, focusing on safety, sustainability and the steps being taken to make these sources more acceptable to consumers.
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First 16 Months a Critical Period in Toddler’s Brain Development, Imaging Study Finds
Researchers examined the brain activity of 16-month-old toddlers using a brain imaging technique. The results revealed that the first 16 months are critical for brain development, enabling toddlers to follow simple instructions and control impulses.
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New Probe Reveals Water-Ice Microstructures
A new method uses phosphorescent probes and spectroscopy for water-ice microstructure detection.
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Microplastics Detected in Human Penis for the First Time
Tiny fragments of plastic waste have been detected in human penile tissue for the first time, raising new questions about how environmental pollutants may affect sexual and reproductive health.
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New Spectroscopy Method Simplifies Measurement of Microplastics in Soil
Researchers have developed a novel yet simple method to measure N/MP concentration in different soil types using spectroscopy at two wavelengths.
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How Do Milk Proteins Interact With Caffeine in Your Espresso?
Researchers took a molecular view of how milk proteins and caffeine molecules interact in water and in a coffee drink. The results suggest that the structures of milk proteins remain intact.
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Researchers Reveal How Platinum Catalyst Assembles and Disassembles
New insights into how platinum catalysts assemble and disassemble could offer clues to the catalyst’s stability and recyclability.
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Researchers Uncover Key Step in Algae's Hydrogen Production
Researchers have identified how such a cofactor, the so-called hydrogen cluster, is assembled. Specifically, they describe the previously unexplained role of the enzyme HydF, which is involved in the final steps of assembly.
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