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Cousin to TB is growing threat to vulnerable Cystic Fibrosis patients

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A $2 million gift from Sam and Carol Nappi to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will support expanded research into the cause of algal blooms - both harmful (HAB) and non-toxic - can impact recreation, aesthetics, and human health on Skaneateles Lake and its watershed as a living laboratory.

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Astronomers have discovered a likely explanation for a fracture in a huge cosmic 鈥渂one鈥� in the Milky Way galaxy, using NASA鈥檚 Chandra X-ray Observatory and radio telescopes.聽

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Global interest in human spaceflight has ignited passions for the emerging commercial space ecosystem, and efforts to expand space research and related manufacturing are taking center stage in Ohio.

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Rare earth elements are critical to many industries鈥攗sed in electric motors, medical imaging and diagnostics, oil and gas refining, and computer and phone screens. Deposited in just a few accessible locations across the globe from billions of years of geological movement, they are at the center of several political and economic conflicts.

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Teams working on superconducting qubit platforms enable the simulation of complex phenomena and pave the way for versatile quantum systems. Their collaborative efforts are accelerating progress toward fault-tolerant quantum computing.

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A team of physicists from the University of Miami, with two collaborators, developed a new type of molecule that could offer a groundbreaking material for computer chips.

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Florida State University Assistant Professor of Physics Zhengguang Lu and fellow researchers have discovered new states of matter in graphene 鈥� a form of carbon made from a single layer of atoms 鈥� with unusual electrical properties that could make them a valuable tool for building more powerful electronics and quantum computers.

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With World Veterinary Day having been commemorated on 26 April, and Save the Rhino Day coming up on 1 May, this is an opportune time to reflect on the efforts of conservation teams, which include veterinarians, to combat the scourge of rhino poaching.

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Hybridizing tropical and hardy water lilies holds great potential for creating new varieties with both cold tolerance and vibrant colors. However, prefertilization barriers between different subgenera have severely limited breeding success. A new study uncovers that the NpCIPK6鈥揘pSnRK1鈥揘pNCED2 molecular module in water lily stigmas interferes with abscisic acid (ABA) synthesis, leading to reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation that blocks incompatible pollen germination. By elucidating this cellular signaling pathway, the research provides crucial insights into overcoming reproductive barriers in water lilies and offers a conceptual framework that could enhance breeding efficiency and expand the genetic diversity of ornamental aquatic plants.

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Researchers have uncovered how the gene ClGDPD1 strengthens Eureka lemon's defense against citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV). By facilitating the accumulation of sn-glycerol-3-phosphate (G3P), ClGDPD1 triggers systemic immune responses that significantly reduce viral load and disease symptoms.

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Researchers have identified a critical amino acid transporter, SlAAP6, that enhances tomato growth and salt tolerance by mediating the uptake and distribution of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). Overexpressing SlAAP6 elevated BCAA levels, boosted plant biomass, and improved stress resistance, while knockout mutants exhibited stunted growth and heightened salt sensitivity.

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One of the largest university-affiliate climate awards in the world, the prize is specifically calibrated to support unconventional or first-of-a-kind projects that often have difficulty getting funding.

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Idaho and Trump Administration sign agreement to support US nuclear energy future

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Scientists have discovered that Mn3Si2Te6 changes from an insulator to an electrically conductive metal when exposed to a magnetic field. In Mn3Si2Te6, applying a magnetic field causes a weak metallic state with trapped electrical changes to form in the material. This study examined the processes that cause this behavior.

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Over the past 100 days, the Department of Energy鈥檚 Office of Science has seen the pay off in results from decades of research investments and supported new efforts to move forward with cutting-edge technologies.

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An international team of scientists has moved beyond just 鈥渟cratching the surface,鈥� to understand how microplastics move through and impact the global ocean. For the first time, scientists have mapped microplastic distribution from the surface to the deep sea at a global scale 鈥� revealing not only where plastics accumulate, but how they infiltrate critical ocean systems.

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The Wistar Institute has recruited Xiaoyu (Ariel) Zhou, Ph.D., as assistant professor in the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center.

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Heavy actinides 鈥� elements at the bottom of the periodic table, after plutonium 鈥� are radioactive, rare and chemically complex, making them notoriously difficult to study.

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, improved its standing in the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Universities Granted Utility Patents rankings, moving up five spots to come in 68th in the world and 43rd among U.S. institutions in this year鈥檚 list.