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Engineering Perovskite Materials at the Atomic Level Paves Way for New Lasers, LEDs

Matt Shipman

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Dec 6, 2024

Magnetically Controlled Kirigami Surfaces Move Objects: No Grasping Needed

The new technology is useful for lifting and moving items that cannot be easily grasped, such as fragile objects, gels or liquids. 
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Dec 4, 2024

Manta Rays Inspire the Fastest Swimming Soft Robot Yet

A team of researchers has drawn inspiration from manta rays and beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot. 
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Dec 2, 2024

From HR to Work/Life Balance – How Working Life Has (and Hasn’t) Changed Since Ancient Rome

A new book sheds light on working life in the Roman Empire, offering insights into a complex society. 
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Dec 2, 2024

Researchers Demonstrate Self-Assembling Electronics

The proof-of-concept work was used to create diodes and transistors, and paves the way for self-assembling more complex electronic devices. 
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Nov 12, 2024

Machine Learning Predicts Highest-Risk Groundwater Sites to Improve Water Quality Monitoring

The new tool allows regulators and public health authorities to prioritize specific aquifers for water quality testing. 
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Oct 30, 2024

Linking Energy Loss to Interfaces in Organic Solar Cells Could Make Them Much More Efficient

A new study provides a deeper understanding of what is happening in organic solar cells when light is converted into electricity. 
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Oct 29, 2024

Which Students Fare Worst When Natural Disasters Close Schools?

School closures due to natural disasters have similar impacts on student performance across economic groups. 
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Oct 23, 2024

What’s the Proper Way to Store Leftover Food?

What's the best way to safely store leftover food? A food safety expert has answers. 
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Oct 22, 2024

How Long Is Homemade Pie Safe to Eat? And Other Thanksgiving Dessert Questions

Do I need to keep pumpkin pie in the refrigerator? Your pie questions, answered! 
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Oct 21, 2024

Can Mashed Potatoes Make You Sick? Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Side Dishes

What can you do to avoid foodborne illness this holiday season? We got advice from a food safety expert. 
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Oct 18, 2024

How Do I Make Stuffing and Dressing Safely?

Want to make stuffing for your holiday meal, but don't want to make your guests sick? We have food safety tips from an expert. 
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Oct 17, 2024

A Faster Way to ID Drought-Resistant Plants for Crop Breeding Research

New work will speed up research on developing drought-resistant crops. 
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Oct 17, 2024

How Airbnb Could Help Curb the Rise in Housing Costs

Doing a better job of collecting taxes owed by short-term home rentals appears to slow the rise of home prices. 
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Oct 16, 2024

How Do I Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey (Without Making People Barf)?

How should you thaw a turkey? How can I tell when the turkey is ready? Our food safety expert answers these questions and more. 
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Oct 11, 2024

Engineering Perovskite Materials at the Atomic Level Paves Way for New Lasers, LEDs

New technique dictates precisely how layered hybrid perovskite materials convert electrical charge into light.