Columbia engineers have built a new AI that shatters a long-held belief in forensics–that fingerprints from different fingers of the same person are unique. It… Read More
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The Lucy mission aims to study the Jupiter Trojan asteroids through a series of deep space maneuvers and an Earth gravity assist, setting the stage… Read More
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Quantum physicist Mickael Perrin uses graphene ribbons to build nanoscale power plants that turn waste heat from electrical equipment into electricity. When Mickael Perrin started… Read More
Read More »New Research: 1 in 3 Men Open to Having More Than One Partner
A new study from Swansea University reveals that 33% of men in the UK are open to the idea of multiple wives or long-term partners…. Read More
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A transistor conducts energy-efficient associative learning at room temperature. Drawing on the intricate workings of the human brain, a team of researchers from Northwestern University,… Read More
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Discovery brings nearly dead plants back to life. Scientists have been aware of a specific organelle in plant cells for more than a hundred years…. Read More
Read More »Breaking the Booster Cycle: Nasal Vaccine Offers Superior, Long-Lasting COVID-19 Immunity
Duke-NUS-led research reveals an intranasal vaccine candidate that offers superior, long-lasting COVID-19 immunity, potentially minimizing booster requirements. Novel findings from a preclinical head-to-head comparison show… Read More
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