Scientists solve structure enabling cyanobacteria to thrive in low light
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illustration of sunlight getting to cyanobacteria

Scientists have determined the structure that gives cyanobacteria their unique ability to convert weak sunlight into useable energy.

Herringbone pattern in plant cell walls critical to cell growth
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microscopic image of cell wall layers

The alternating angle of the cell wall's many layers is critical for cell growth, according to a new study.

Method detects defects in 2D materials for future electronics, sensors
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atomic model

A team of researchers has developed a technique to quickly and sensitively characterize defects in 2D materials.

A megalibrary of nanoparticles
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Electron microscope images of 32 nanorods
LIGO-Virgo network catches another neutron star collision
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illustration of merging neutron stars

Gravitational waves detected on April 25, 2019, by the LIGO Livingston Observatory were likely produced by a collision of two neutron stars.

Galactic gamma-ray sources reveal birthplaces of high-energy particles
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HAWC observator sits at base of aamountain

The international HAWC team, including Penn State researchers, has identified the cosmic sources of nine extremely high-energy gamma rays.

Including irregular time intervals improves animal movement studies
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4 animals wearing tracking devices

Animal movement studies, like those using GPS collars and other tracking methods, would benefit from using irregular time points.

NEID Exoplanet Instrument Sees First Light
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The WYIN telescope
Large ‘herbivores of the sea’ help keep coral reefs healthy
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Stoplight parrotfish
The case of the elusive Majorana: The so-called “angel particle” is still a mystery
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Schematic of superconductor combined with quantum anomolous Hall insulator
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