Two COVID-19 papers published in PLOS ONE
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To tune up your quantum computer, better call an AI mechanic
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Hubble finds best evidence for elusive mid-size black hole
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Gairdner Foundation recognizes Dr. Guy Rouleau with prestigious award
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Scientists tap unused energy source to power smart sensor networks
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Flooding stunted 2019 cropland growing season, resulting in more atmospheric CO2
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Less expensive, more effective pneumonia vaccines are tested in humans
Developed by researchers at the Butantan Institute (Brazil) and Boston Children's Hospital, part of the Harvard Medical School (USA), the...
Russian trolls on Twitter polarized vaccination during 2016 election cycle
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NJIT designers fabricate masks, shields and swabs to battle COVID-19
Credit: NJIT As emergency response teams in the region scramble to acquire dwindling medical supplies to combat the surge in...
Caring for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
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Where in the brain does creativity come from? Evidence from jazz musicians
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Virus-scanning tool could detect previous COVID-19 infections
Credit: Steve Elledge HHMI scientists are joining many of their colleagues worldwide in working to combat the new coronavirus. They're...
Reduced off-odor of plastic recyclates via separate collection of packaging waste
Findings of Fraunhofer IVV, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg and University of AlicanteCredit: Fraunhofer IVV More than 60 odorous substances were identified...
$7.5 million study to develop operational plan for mixed truck fleets
Credit: Virginia Tech A new four-year study, led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) in partnership with a 16-member...
Children’s book ‘Battle Robots of the Blood’ launches
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A pilot study of the sequencing of the intestinal microbiota for colon cancer
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COVID-19: Visualizing regional indicators for better decision making
Credit: IIASA As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the globe, it is fast becoming clear that no one is exempt...
Scalable algorithms for many applications
European Research Council funds Peter Sanders' 'ScAlBox' project by an Advanced GrantCredit: Heidi Offterdinger Within his "ScAlBox" project, computer scientist...
Preservation of testicular cells to save endangered feline species
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Atomic magnetometer points to better picture of heart conductivity
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