Chains of atoms move at lightning speed inside metals
Added: 16.10.2019 13:22 | 2 views | 0 comments
 A phenomenon that has previously been seen when researchers simulate the properties of planet cores at extreme pressures has now also been observed in pure titanium at atmospheric pressure. Chains of atoms dash around at lightning speeds inside the solid material.
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Cell family trees tracked to discover their role in tissue scarring and liver disease
Added: 16.10.2019 13:22 | 2 views | 0 comments
 Researchers have discovered that a key cell type involved in liver injury and cancer consists of two cellular families with different origins and functions.
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Receptor complexes on the assembly line
Added: 16.10.2019 13:22 | 2 views | 0 comments
 Researchers decipher assembly of glutamate receptors and its importance for memory formation.
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Calcium batteries: New electrolytes, enhanced properties
Added: 16.10.2019 13:22 | 2 views | 0 comments
 Calcium-based batteries promise to reach a high energy density at low manufacturing costs. This lab-scale technology has the potential for replacing lithium-ion technology in future energy storage systems. Using the electrolytes available, however, it has been impossible so far to charge calcium batteries at room temperature. Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT ) now present a promising electrolyte class, with which this will be possible.
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Belongings of warrior found on unique Bronze Age battlefield site
Added: 16.10.2019 13:22 | 2 views | 0 comments
 Recent archaeological investigations in the Tollense Valley by a research team has unearthed a collection of 31 unusual objects. Researchers believe this is the equipment of a Bronze Age warrior who died on the battlefield 3,300 years ago. This unique find was discovered by a diving team. It may have been protected in the river from the looting after the fighting.
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PTSD nearly doubles infection risk
Added: 16.10.2019 13:22 | 2 views | 0 comments
 A new study is the first to examine the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dozens of infection types in a nationwide cohort. Researchers found that PTSD affects infection risks for men and women differently, having, for example, more of an effect on a woman's risk of urinary tract infection and a man's risk of skin infection.
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France calls on Iran to release French researcher Roland Marchal
Added: 16.10.2019 12:35 | 3 views | 0 comments
 French researcher Roland Marchal is being held by Iranian authorities, France's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, adding that it had asked Iran to end the "unacceptable" situation without delay.
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Trump impeachment: What happened this week?
Added: 16.10.2019 11:20 | 1 views | 0 comments
 BBC North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher breaks down everything you need to know.
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Why scientists are ‘listening’ to the Matterhorn
Added: 16.10.2019 11:16 | 3 views | 0 comments
 Sparked by an unexpected rockfall, researchers placed sensors on the mountain to monitor the site.
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[Ticker] Poland's government to criminalise sex education
Added: 16.10.2019 9:03 | 6 views | 0 comments
 Teachers who give sex education classes said to "encourage students to become sexually active" or who give information about contraceptives in Polish schools could face up to five years in prison under a new bill designed to prevent "paedophilia", which has won the backing of the ruling Law and Justice party. "It [the law] is a sick idea," Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, an opposition MP, told Polish daily Gazeta.pl.
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