Researchers have concluded that early Martian landscape probably looked similar to this image of the Devon ice cap.
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Surprising number of exoplanets could host life
What is the maximum number of habitable planets for a star, and what does this mean in our search for extraterrestrial life?
When viruses borrow artillery
Researchers explore the different mechanisms viruses have evolved to effectively seize host cell ribosomes, and the role they play in the virus’ life cycle.
Maybe life on Earth is as good as it gets?
Plate tectonics are important for habitability, and it appears that the optimum conditions existed for planets forming early in the galaxy’s lifespan … and may be unlikely to easily recur.
The world’s smallest motor
If your engine has more than 16 atoms, you’re just wasting space.
Hibernation – not only for the bears
Researchers have successfully induced a hibernation-like state in non-hibernating rodents, suggesting the possibility of synthetic hibernation for humans.
Astronomers estimate there are 36 communicating civilizations in our galaxy
Research sheds new light on our hope of finding intelligent life across the galaxy.
X-ray fingerprints of novel photocathode materials: A new route for theory and experiment to join hands
X‐ray absorption spectroscopy represents a valuable characterization tool for complex materials like multialkali antimonides.
One-shot radical polymerization for hydrogels
Synthesis of multi-purpose double network hydrogels via one-shot radical polymerization.
Making safer helmets using liquid crystals
Developing better protective equipment requires new materials that better disperse energy.
Stable and functional dyes for imaging living subjects
Scientists have developed a molecular shield that stabilizes near-infrared fluorescent dyes and enhances their functionality.
Smart molecules could be the key to computers with bigger memories
Researchers have discovered a single-molecule “switch” that can act like a transistor and offers the potential to store binary information.
Dissecting molecular vibration
The local vibrational mode theory has raised vibrational spectroscopy to a new level.
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