The new findings contradict most observations of supermassive black holes, making this an unprecedented discovery.
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How a gut-on-a-chip is getting to the bottom of our gut’s microbiome
This artificial gut will allow scientists to gain deeper insights into the biome that exists there and how dysregulation can lead to disease.
Nanovehicles take aim at tumor cells for better chemotherapy
Nanoparticles with innovative coatings target tumor cells, enhancing chemotherapy effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
New test could help detect effects of quantum gravity
Gaining an understanding of quantum gravity could help scientists uncover some of the Universe’s deepest mysteries.
Athina Anastasaki: New ways to recycle old polymers
Polymer chemist Athina Anastasaki talks about establishing her career, inroads into polymer recycling, and resilience in academia.
How research into existential risk will help safeguard humanity
Florian Jehn combines pragmatism with optimism when considering potential threats to human civilization.
Materialism matters: The role of philosophy in science
In this first article in a series on philosophy and science, we take a look at materialism and why it is fundamental to science.
Could a nuclear explosion set Earth’s atmosphere on fire?
A pair of nuclear astrophysicists explore this question, assessing the risk of this outcome back when nuclear physics was still in its infancy.
How taste shaped the use of ancient medicines
New findings reveal a link between our taste buds and what plants were used medicinally during ancient times.
LISA gravitational wave detector could help scientists see the birth of the Universe
ESA greenlights LISA, a space-based observatory poised to detect gravitational waves across space and time.
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