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Jul 22, 2020
Chemists make tough plastics, which include epoxies, polyurethanes, and rubber used for tires, recyclable. New method for producing thermoset plastics allows them to be broken down more easily after use.
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Jul 22, 2020
MIT Engineers design a reusable, silicone rubber face mask that's as effective as N95
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Jul 12, 2020
Our itch to share helps spread Covid-19 misinformation. When people are consuming news on social media, their inclination to share that news with others interferes with their ability to assess its accuracy, according to a new study
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Jul 11, 2020
Quantum fluctuations can jiggle objects on the human scale
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Jun 28, 2020
Astronomers detect regular rhythm of radio waves, with origins unknown
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May 29, 2020
MIT chemists have developed a protocol to rapidly produce protein chains up to 164 amino acids long. The flow-based technology could speed up drug development and allow scientists to design novel protein variants incorporating amino acids that don’t occur naturally in cells.
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May 22, 2020
Solar energy farms could offer second life for electric vehicle batteries - modeling study shows battery reuse systems could be profitable for both electric vehicle companies and grid-scale solar operations
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May 11, 2020
Researchers map tiny twists in “magic-angle” graphene - Results could help designers engineer high-temperature superconductors and quantum computing devices.
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Apr 22, 2020
Researchers identify cells likely targeted by Covid-19 virus: Study finds specific cells in the lungs, nasal passages, and intestines that are more susceptible to infection.
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Apr 18, 2020
Nanosensor can alert a smartphone when plants are stressed - Carbon nanotubes embedded in leaves detect chemical signals that are produced when a plant is damaged.
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Apr 16, 2020
Proteins may halt the severe cytokine storms seen in Covid-19 patients - Team designs antibody-like receptor proteins that can bind to cytokines, as possible strategy for treating coronavirus and other infections
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Apr 11, 2020
A team led by MIT researchers and including experts from many institutions is developing a system that augments “manual” contact tracing by public health officials, while preserving the privacy of all individuals. The system relies on short-range Bluetooth signals emitted from people’s smartphones.
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Mar 31, 2020
Researchers have devised a way to encapsulate therapeutic cells in a flexible protective device that prevents immune rejection while still allowing oxygen and other critical nutrients to reach the cells. Such cells could pump out insulin or other proteins whenever they are needed.
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Feb 20, 2020
Seeding oceans with iron may not impact climate change Seeding oceans with iron may not impact climate change Study finds Earth’s oceans contain just the right amount of iron; adding more may not improve their ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
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Feb 12, 2020
More than half of US deaths related to air pollution are a result of emissions originating outside of the state in which those deaths occur, new study shows. When air pollution is generated in one state, half of that pollution is lofted into the air and carried by winds across state boundaries.
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Feb 10, 2020
Study: To slow an epidemic, focus on handwashing. Improving the rate of handwashing at just 10 major airports could significantly slow the spread of a viral disease, researchers estimate.
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Feb 07, 2020
A passive solar-powered desalination system could provide more than 1.5 gallons of fresh drinking water per hour for every square meter of solar collecting area.
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Jan 10, 2020
Roughly 5% of patients in the U.S. account for 50% of the country's total healthcare costs. A popular approach for this issue — improving medical & social support to prevent costly outcomes — was found to be ineffective by new, rigorous research.
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Jan 02, 2020
Scientists pin down timing of lunar dynamo’s demise
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Dec 26, 2019
Model beats Wall Street analysts in forecasting business financials Using limited data, this automated system predicts a company’s quarterly sales.
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