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Structures Considered Key To Gene Expression Are Surprisingly Fleeting

Study finds genome loops don’t last long in cells; theories of how loops control gene expression may need to be revised.

Does This Artificial Intelligence Think Like A Human?

A new technique compares the reasoning of a machine-learning model to that of a human, so the user can see patterns in the model’s behavior.

Robots Dress Humans Without The Full Picture

MIT researchers design a robot that has a trick or two up its sleeve.

Generating New Molecules With Graph Grammar

An efficient machine-learning method uses chemical knowledge to create a learnable grammar with production rules to build synthesizable monomers and polymers.

Unique Spices Found On 500-Year-Old Medieval Shipwreck

Marine archaeologists from Lund University in Sweden have found exotic spices such as black pepper, cloves, ginger and saffron on the royal warship Gribshunden, that belonged to the Danish King Hans.

Solving The Challenges Of Robotic Pizza-Making

A new technique could enable a robot to manipulate squishy objects like pizza dough or soft materials like clothing.

Smart Microscopy Works Out Where To Take The Picture

Is it possible to know exactly where to point a microscope in order to capture the precise moment a bacterium or a virus infects a cell?

Epilepsy Could Become Easier To Pinpoint With Blood Test

Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have discovered higher levels of immune proteins in the blood before and after an epileptic seizure.

Migratory Birds Take Breaks To Boost Their Immune System

Exercising too much and not getting enough rest is bad for your health.

Cities Will Need More Resilient Electricity Networks To Cope With Extreme Weather

Dense urban areas amplify the effects of higher temperatures, due to the phenomenon of heat islands in cities.

Revealed: Molecular “Superpower” Of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

A species of ordinary gut bacteria that we all carry flourishes when the intestinal flora is knocked out by a course of antibiotics

Martian Rock-Metal Composite Shows Potential of 3d Printing on Mars

A little Martian dust appears to go a long way. A small amount of simulated crushed Martian rock mixed with a titanium alloy made a stronger, high-performance material in a 3D‑printing process that one day could be used on Mars to make tools or rocket parts.

Methane Emissions from Reservoirs Are Increasing

Over time the water collected behind dams will release greater amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas with even worse effects than carbon dioxide, according to a recent study.

Bears’ Ability to Regulate Insulin Narrowed Down to Eight Proteins

Feeding honey to hibernating bears helped Washington State University researchers find the potential genetic keys to the bears’ insulin control, an advance that could ultimately lead to a treatment for human diabetes.

Increasing Evidence That Bears Are Not Carnivores

Given a choice, captive bears mimic mixed diets of their wild peers

Home Sensors Can Detect Opioid Withdrawal Signs at Night

Some smart home technology could help curb opioid overdose. A Washington State University pilot study showed that a set of noninvasive home sensors could provide accurate information about overnight restlessness and sleep problems for people recovering from opioid use disorder.

Cocktail Of Modified Antibodies Provides Strong Effect Against SARS-Cov-2

Is it possible to improve the antibodies that the body produces to fight SARS-CoV2?

Obstetricians More Emotionally Stable Than Most

Swedish obstetricians and gynecologists are noticeably more emotionally stable and conscientious compared to the majority of the Swedish population.

Bird Feeding Helps Small Birds Fight Infection

Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill small birds’ stomachs.

Algae In Swedish Lakes Provide Insights To How Complex Life On Earth Developed

By studying green algae in Swedish lakes, a research team, led by Lund University in Sweden, has succeeded in identifying which environmental conditions promote multicellularity.