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Tiny Sensor Promises Better Monitor for Environment
By Juan Guerrero published
Sensor-on-a-chip holds potential for monitory ecosystem and human health.
New Technique Opens Window Into Brain Research
By Valerie Thompson, Technology Policy Fellow published
Optogenetics uses light to control the activity of neurons in the brain.
Rock Snot: Where It Comes From and How It's Made
By Aaron Dubrow published
Researchers use advanced sequencing and TACC’s Ranger supercomputer to uncover origin of common algae.
Mathematics is the Pursuit of Beauty
By Marlene Cimons published
Mathematician Manjul Bhargava thinks of his field as art, not science.
How Hydrogels and Japan Changed a Life
By Tiffany Suekama published
Grad student Tiffany Suekama's research trip to Japan and the rich cultural experiences there changed her life.
Researchers to Harness the Power of Molecular Self-Assembly
By Ellen Ferrante published
Looking into how peptides self-assemble has great implications for nanotechnology.
Predator–Prey Relationship More Intricate Than Thought
By Lily Whiteman published
Recent research indicates some prey may inhibit attacks by signaling predators.
Born To Be Wild: Releasing Captive-Bred Pandas
By Lily Whiteman published
Experts in China are working with Michigan State University to grow the population size of wild, protected pandas.
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