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Screw cancer: Microneedle sticks it to cancer tissue
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A new approach drastically improves the amount of energy harvested from microalgae for sustainable bioenergy.
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Hubble celebrates its 30th anniversary with a tapestry of blazing starbirth
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Scientists have developed a method for precise, fast, and high-quality laser processing of halide perovskites, promising light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials.
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Novel graphene‐reinforced elastomeric isolators are a viable, low‐cost alternative to reinforce buildings against earthquake damage.
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