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LHC experiments see first evidence of a rare Higgs boson decay
The discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in 2012 marked a significant milestone in particle physics.
Machine intelligence for designing molecules and reaction pathways
Researchers in Japan have developed a machine learning process that simultaneously designs new molecules and suggests the chemical…
Face-down: Gravity’s effects on cell movement
Researchers have developed a specially coated, light-responsive surface that helps test how the direction of gravity impacts cell…
IRENA Unveils New Initiative to Accelerate Youth-led Renewable Energy Projects and Start-ups
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched a new initiative, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at…
First Structural Analysis of Highly Reactive Anionic Pt(0) Complexes
Osaka Metropolitan University scientists elucidated the molecular structure of anionic Pt(0) complexes for the first time in collaboration…
New drug delivery system delivers an antioxidant directly to liver mitochondria
Researchers have developed a system to deliver antioxidants to mitochondria to mitigate the effects of excess ROS.
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Streamline ecotourism in protected areas, say experts
More than 200 experts, policymakers, government officials, and journalists who participated in the three-day international conference on ecotourism in protected areas said streamlining ecotourism in protected areas will go a long way in strengthening livelihoods, conservation, and adaptation. Discussing topics like climate change, spiritual tourism, nature conservation financing, working with host communities, etc., they said […]
NASA, Canadian Agency Renew Agreement to Reduce Aviation Icing Risks
NASA and the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada have renewed a partnership agreement to continue critical research in the area of aircraft engine icing. On hand to sign the…
Philips establishes alliance with MIT
Company moves R&D headquarters to Cambridge and establishes a five-year, $25 million research alliance. (Cambridge, MA) — Philips has announced an alliance with MIT, for an initial term of five…
May 13, 1992, Record-Setting Spacewalk on Shuttle Endeavour’s First Mission
On May 13, 1992, following the successful capture of the Intelsat VI satellite, three astronauts continue moving the 4.5 ton communications satellite into the space shuttle Endeavour’s cargo bay. A fellow…