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From sequence to structure: A fast track for RNA modeling
In Biology 101, we learn that RNA is a single, ribbon-like strand of base pairs that is copied from our DNA and then read ...
Brain activity of slumbering bees may inform human sleep and memory disorders
So different, yet so alike. Through pollination, bees play an important role in the ecosystem, affecting the life cycle of ...
Dual-laser technique lowers Brillouin sensing frequency to 200 MHz
Scientists have developed a dual-laser Brillouin optical correlation-domain reflectometry (BOCDR) system that uses two ...
S.Africa's vast radio telescope draws new generation to the cosmos
When Lungelo Zondi first learned about stars and galaxies at primary school in South Africa, she dreamed of having a live ...
'CoVox': A matched vocal dataset for comparing singing and speech styles
The human voice is as diverse and individual as a fingerprint and can provide information about emotions, age, or health. In ...
Designing enzymes from scratch: New workflow paves way for more powerful and environmentally benign chemistry
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara, UCSF and the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new workflow for designing enzymes from scratch, paving the way toward more efficient, powerful and ...
Barcelona's unique walking patterns defy one-size-fits-all mobility policies
Walking is essential for urban sustainability and quality of life in any city, yet little is known about how pedestrians ...
Mitigating the effect of urban heat release on local rainfall
Stifling heat and sticky air often make summertime in the city uncomfortable. Due to the heat island effect, urban areas are ...