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Squishing blood stem cells could facilitate harvest for transplantsHow deformable cells are, and thus how stiff or squishy they are, plays an important role in retaining blood-forming stem cells in their marrow...
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Tall ice-cliffs may trigger big calving events -- and fast sea-level rise
Glaciers that drain ice sheets such as Antarctica or Greenland often flow into the ocean, ending in near-vertical cliffs. As the glacier flows into...
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Teens who seek solitude may know what's best for them
Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what's best for them, according to new research that suggests solitude isn't a red flag for isolation...
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Energy monitor can find electrical failures before they happen
A new system can monitor the behavior of all electric devices within a building, ship, or factory, determining which ones are in use at any given...
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Anti-TB drugs can increase risk of TB re-infection
Current treatments for tuberculosis (TB) are very effective in controlling TB infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). They don't,...
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Paleontologists report world's biggest Tyrannosaurus rex
Paleontologists have just reported the world's biggest Tyrannosaurus rex and the largest dinosaur skeleton ever found in Canada. The 13-metre-long...
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Like mountaineers, nerves need expert guidance to find their way
Similar to the dozens of Sherpas that guide hikers up treacherous Himalayan mountains to reach a summit, the nervous system relies on elaborate...
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Ankle exoskeleton fits under clothes for potential broad adoption
The device does not require additional components such as batteries or actuators carried on the back or waist.
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Developing new organic materials for electronics
A scientist has new ways of accelerating the development of new organic materials for electronics. The new approaches could have applications in...
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Chemicals induce dipoles to damp plasmons
A new study discovers a mechanism by which molecules affect the plasmonic response of gold nanorods. The mechanism could be used to enhance...
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How the 'good feeling' can influence the purchase of sustainable chocolate
More and more products carry ethical labels such as fair-trade or organic, which consumers view positively. Nevertheless, the sales figures of...
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Scientists argue for more comprehensive studies of Cascade volcanoes
Scientists argue for more 'synthesis' research looking at the big picture of volcanology to complement myriad research efforts looking at single...
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Lyft's IPO oversubscribed on road show's second day -sourcesLyft Inc's initial public offering (IPO) is oversubscribed based on commitments made so far by investors, making it more likely that the...