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Observation of a linked-loop quantum state in a topological magnet
Quantum phases can be classified by topological invariants, which take on discrete values capturing global information about the quantum state
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CyberGaia: Earth as cyborg
Since the days of the transcendentalists, most environmental philosophers have assumed a dividing line between human-made technology and nature. In...
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Structural mechanisms for binding and activation of a contact-quenched fluorophore by RhoBAST
The fluorescent light-up aptamer RhoBAST, which binds and activates the fluorophore–quencher conjugate tetramethylrhodamine-dinitroaniline with high...
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Structure of human chromatin-remodelling PBAF complex bound to a nucleosome
DNA wraps around the histone octamer to form nucleosomes
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Raptors avoid the confusion effect by targeting fixed points in dense aerial prey aggregations
Collective behaviours are widely assumed to confuse predators, but empirical support for a confusion effect is often lacking, and its importance must...
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Ultrarobust, tough and highly stretchable self-healing materials based on cartilage-inspired noncovalent assembly nanostructure
Self-healing materials integrated with excellent mechanical strength and simultaneously high healing efficiency would be of great use in many fields,...
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Structural basis for broad anti-phage immunity by DISARM
In the evolutionary arms race against phage, bacteria have assembled a diverse arsenal of antiviral immune strategies. While the recently discovered...
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Polar Solomon rings in ferroelectric nanocrystals
Solomon rings, upholding the symbol of wisdom with profound historical roots, were widely used as decorations in ancient architecture and clothing....
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Redox-enabled electronic interrogation and feedback control of hierarchical and networked biological systems
Microelectronic devices can directly communicate with biology, as electronic information can be transmitted via redox reactions within biological...
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Energy storage and catalytic behaviour of cmWave assisted BZT and flexible electrospun BZT fibers for energy harvesting applications
High-performance lead-free Barium Zirconium Titanate (BZT) based ceramics have emerged as a potential candidate for applications in energy storage,...
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Three-dimensional chromatin architecture datasets for aging and Alzheimer’s disease
Recently, increasing studies are indicating a close association between dysregulated enhancers and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s...
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RNA targeting unleashes indiscriminate nuclease activity of CRISPR–Cas12a2
Cas12a2 is a CRISPR-associated nuclease that performs RNA-guided, sequence-nonspecific degradation of single-stranded RNA, single-stranded DNA and...
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Cryo-EM captures early ribosome assembly in action
Ribosome biogenesis is a fundamental multi-step cellular process in all domains of life that involves the production, processing, folding, and...
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Longitudinal analysis of the Five Sisters hot springs in Yellowstone National Park reveals a dynamic thermoalkaline environment
Research focused on microbial populations of thermoalkaline springs has been driven in a large part by the lure of discovering functional enzymes...
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Collaborative governance and personal relationships for sustainability transformation in the textile sector
This paper explores the potential for collaborative governance in the textile sector to act as a catalyst for sustainability transformation. The...
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Metal chalcogenide hollow polar bipyramid prisms as efficient sulfur hosts for Na-S batteries
Sodium sulfur batteries require efficient sulfur hosts that can capture soluble polysulfides and enable fast reduction kinetics. Herein, we design...
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Self-activated superhydrophilic green ZnIn2S4 realizing solar-driven overall water splitting: close-to-unity stability for a full daytime
Engineering an efficient semiconductor to sustainably produce green hydrogen via solar-driven water splitting is one of the cutting-edge strategies...
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The appeal of the circular economy revisited: on track for transformative change or enabler of moral licensing?
The proposal of an economy that is circular and without the need for material or energy input has an irresistible appeal to those who recognize the...
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Structural titration reveals Ca2+-dependent conformational landscape of the IP3 receptor
Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors (IP 3 Rs) are endoplasmic reticulum Ca 2+ channels whose biphasic dependence on cytosolic Ca 2+ gives rise to Ca 2+ ...
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A universal metasurface antenna to manipulate all fundamental characteristics of electromagnetic waves
Metasurfaces have promising potential to revolutionize a variety of photonic and electronic device technologies. However, metasurfaces that can...
