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Cell mechanics research is making chemotherapy friendlier

Element with a sampling probe (highlighted) in the atomic force microscope (AFM) at the Spectroscopic [...]

Nanomesh drug delivery provides hope against global antibiotic resistance

Two antibiotics, Colistin and Vancomycin, were added together with gold nanoparticles to the mesh, before [...]

Bubonic Plague Family Tree Sheds Light on the Risk of New Outbreaks

A scientist examines a 1500-year-old tooth from a Justinian plague victim in the lab. Image: [...]

Elegant use of noise for quantum computing

The biggest challenge in the development of the quantum computer consists of the magnetic and [...]

Physicists demonstrate first metro-area quantum computer network in Boston

Map showing path of two-node quantum network through Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts. Credit: Can Knaut [...]

Is Permafrost Really, Well, Permanent?

Ice is seen here under permafrost soil in Spitzbergen, the largest and only permanently populated [...]

How to Gallop on a Horse

In an appropriate setting, riding a fast horse can be great fun. Galloping is faster [...]

October 1 Birthday Astrology

Libras born on October 1, have a bold and uncompromising spirit. da-kuk / Getty Images [...]