New study using the James Webb Space Telescope studied planet-forming disks that experience harsh ultraviolet radiation from nearby stars.
Earth-like planets could form even in the harshest environments, study reports
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Q&A: Modeling measles amidst a global disruption in vaccine supplies
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Matt Ferrari discusses helping the World Health Organization predict measles cases and deaths across the globe.
Second-most distant galaxy discovered using James Webb Space Telescope
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The second- and fourth-most distant galaxies ever observed have been discovered in a region of space known as Pandora’s Cluster.
Many planets beyond our solar system follow nearly circular orbital paths
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New analysis of data from NASA's Kepler space telescope reveals that many planets follow nearly circular orbital paths.
Electrical control of quantum phenomenon could improve future electronic devices
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Researchers demonstrate how to electronically alter the direction of electron flow in promising materials for quantum computers.
Ruffed grouse population more resilient than expected, genetic study finds
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Additional protections could help prevent further declines in the species.
New strategies may reduce treatment failure in malaria by up to 81%
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Researchers have identified new strategies for reducing the failure rate of current malaria treatment methods.
Could RNA folding play a role in the origin of life?
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RNAs with naturally occurring chemical modifications fold better than unmodified RNAs inside membraneless compartments that model protocells
Novel approach to engineered cells may enable molecular medical imaging
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New technology enhances production of cells used in research and medical imaging with single-cell accuracy.
Penn State team to triple size of forensic database of mitochondrial DNA
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A grant from the National Institute of Justice will fund the sequencing of 10,000 human mitochondrial genomes.