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Infected: Understanding the spread of behavior
A team of researchers found that long-tie connections accelerate the speed of social contagion.
Researchers create artificial cells that act like living cells
Researchers describe the steps they took to manipulate DNA and proteins -- essential building blocks of life -- to create cells that look and...
Innovative microscopy demystifies metabolism of Alzheimer’s
Using state-of-the-art microscopy techniques, researchers have shed new light on the underlying mechanisms driving Alzheimer's disease.
Super Mario hackers’ tricks could protect software from bugs
Video gamers who exploit glitches in games can help experts better understand buggy software, students suggest.
Marginalized communities developed ‘disaster subculture’ when living through extreme climate events
An assistant professor conducted a study in which he lived among one of the poorest, most marginalized communities in Seoul, South Korea. In the...
New study uncovers lasting financial hardship associated with cancer diagnosis for working-age adults in...
A new study highlights the lasting financial impact of a cancer diagnosis for many working-age adults and their families in the United States. It...
‘Sunny day flooding’ increases fecal contamination of coastal waters
A new study finds that 'sunny day flooding,' which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters. While the...
Magnetic microcoils unlock targeted single-neuron therapies for neurodegenerative disorders
Researchers deploy an array of microscopic coils to create a magnetic field and stimulate individual neurons. The magnetic field can induce an electric field...
Laser-treated cork absorbs oil for carbon-neutral ocean cleanup
Researchers use laser treatments to transform ordinary cork into a powerful tool for treating oil spills. They tested variations of a fast-pulsing laser treatment,...
Tropical fish are invading Australian ocean water
A study of shallow-water fish communities on rocky reefs in south-eastern Australia has found climate change is helping tropical fish species invade temperate Australian...
