From ScienceDaily.com:
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Peristaltic pump flow induces amyloid formation
on February 28
Researchers found that peristaltic pump flow mechanically breaks supersaturation to induce amyloid formation by hen egg […]
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Powering the future -- ultrathin films are revolutionizing electrical conductivity
on February 28
A multi-institutional research team has engineered a way to preserve the electrical properties of materials as they are […]
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Obesity starts in the brain
on February 28
A study has provided new insights into the role of the brain as a crucial control center and the origin of obesity and […]
From Phys.org:
Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine.
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Transparent stretchable substrate without image distortion shows potential for next-generation displays
on February 28
Stretchable display materials, which are gaining traction in the next-generation display market, have the advantage of […]
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Graphyne's transformation: A new carbon form with potential for electronics
on February 28
Graphyne is a crystalline form of carbon that is distinct from both diamond and graphite. Unlike diamond, where each […]
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Harnessing gravity to create a low-cost microfluidic device for rapid cell analysis
on February 28
A team of researchers at the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University has developed an […]
From SciDev.net:
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Fly poo boosts Malawi crop yields
Charles Mpaka | February 25
Farmers in Malawi revive crops using sustainable black soldier fly fertiliser, boosting yields and livelihoods.
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Africa’s cholera resurgence exposes funding failures
Francis Kokutse | February 20
Weak water and sanitation infrastructure and underfunding threaten Africa’s goal to eliminate cholera by 2030.
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WHO cancer drug plan lifts hope for African children
Dann Okoth | February 18
WHO partnership aims to deliver essential cancer treatments to thousands of children in low- and middle-income […]
From planetary.org:
The Planetary Society Articles The latest stories from The Planetary Society, featuring humanity's quest to explore worlds, find life, and defend Earth.
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Color me impressed!
on February 28
Colors can provide all kinds of clues in our efforts to unravel the mysteries of the Cosmos.
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Your space trivia
on February 27
Member-submitted trivia questions and their answers.
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Proving resilience
on February 21
Two missions approach the Moon, NASA dodges layoffs, and an artist captures the spirit of resilience.
Other Science and Tech
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Rare Disease Day 2025 is Postponed – Why?
Ricki Lewis
Every year near the end of February, Rare Disease Day honors the 30 million people in the US who have 10,000+ rare… […]
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3D Printed Split-Ring Planetary Gearbox
Anupum | February 24
A split-ring planetary gearbox is a special kind of planetary gear system which can give you a really high gear […]
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Removing The CDC Vaccine Assessment Tool Will Do Harm
Ricki Lewis
My daughter Carly has an annual physical approaching. With infectious diseases on the rise, she asked me to repost […]
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Editor Spotlight: Claudia Trindade Mattos
Shein Ei Cho | February 17
Dr. Claudia Trindade Mattos shares with us how to select reviewers, her career in dental research and clinical […]
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Ten Years of International Women and Girls in Science Day: Progress and barriers to equal representation
Jenny Tucker | February 11
International Women and Girls in Science Day 2025 is the tenth celebration of this event, which began in 2015. It is […]
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United by Unique: Celebrating World Cancer Day 2025
Jenny Tucker | February 4
This World Cancer Day introduces a new theme for the next three years, 2025-2027, to focus on “United by Unique” […]
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“The Dressmaker’s Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family’s Secret” Traces a Long-ago Tragic Accident to an Inherited Heart Disease
Ricki Lewis
On a muggy midsummer morning in Brooklyn in 1916, 4-year-old Eugene was practicing somersaults, flipping and rolling, […]
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Editor Spotlight: Janice Bossart
Hanna Landenmark | January 13
Dr. Janice Bossart discusses her career path in insect ecology and evolution of plant-insect interactions, tips on how […]
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A year of Editor Spotlight 2024: Tips from Academic Editors
Shein Ei Cho | December 31
PLOS One Academic Editors share tips on ensuring robust peer review process, fostering collaboration, and leading […]
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A year of Editor Spotlight 2024: Editorial board experience
Shein Ei Cho | December 30
As 2024 is coming to an end, we take a look at what our Academic Editors said about being on the PLOS… The post A […]
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It’s Time to Improve Care for Children with Advanced Developmental Needs
Audrey Snider | December 23
Authors: Shubha Nagesh, Nancy Rumaldo, Felicia Mburu, Paige Knowlson December 3 was International Day of Persons with […]
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Editor’s picks: Highlights of 2024
Jenny Tucker | December 20
As we approach the end of 2024, PLOS One staff editors have reflected on some publications from this past year which […]
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Alarming Signs: A Hazard Approaching to Crash Cart
Audrey Snider | November 19
About the Authors: Afshan Akber is a Student of Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) at Aga Khan University School of […]
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Editor Spotlight: Yash Gupta
Hanna Landenmark | November 18
This month’s Editor Spotlight features Dr. Yash Gupta who shares with us his experience in reviewing Lab Protocols, […]
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A Genetic Crystal Ball: When Newborn Genome Sequencing Findings Explain Illnesses in Relatives
Ricki Lewis
In 2019, I wrote about how sequencing the genomes of newborns might compromise their privacy if genetic information was […]
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World Pneumonia Day: Climate change, migration, and misinformation are combining to hinder global access to a life-saving vaccine against child pneumonia
Audrey Snider | November 12
About the Authors: Anita Shet, MD, PhD, is a professor of international health and a pediatric infectious diseases […]
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Building an Age-Friendly society
Vanessa Carels | November 11
Healthy aging is a multifaceted process that must acknowledge and accommodate the many challenges associated with the […]
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‘Eyes to the Future’ of Oncology at ESMO 2024
Jenny Tucker | November 5
In September 2024, PLOS ONE staff editor Jenny Tucker attended the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) […]
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The Dangers of “Do Your Own Research” and “Believe in Science”
Ricki Lewis
During the pandemic, we turned to our leaders for updates on the rapidly worsening, unprecedented situation. As days […]
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New Drug Miplyffa Approved for Rare Niemann-Pick Disease Type 3
Ricki Lewis
October is Niemann-Pick Awareness Month. FDA approved a treatment for type 3 of the ultra-rare genetic disease […]
TechCrunch Startup and Technology News
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What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
Anna Heim | March 1
Mistral AI, the French company behind AI assistant Le Chat and several foundational models, is officially regarded as […]
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General Catalyst is reportedly weighing a potential IPO
Connie Loizos | March 1
General Catalyst, the powerhouse venture firm, is considering an IPO, Axios reported Friday morning, citing “multiple […]
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Sergey Brin says RTO is key to Google winning the AGI race
Maxwell Zeff | February 28
Google co-founder Sergey Brin sent a memo to employees this week urging them to return to the office “at least every […]
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SymbyAI raises $2.1M seed to make science research easier
Dominic-Madori Davis | February 28
SymbyAI, a SaaS platform that uses AI to streamline scientific research, announced a $2.1 million seed round with […]
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Startup co-founded by longevity guru Peter Attia emerges from stealth
Charles Rollet | February 28
Biograph, a company co-founded by longevity guru Peter Attia and a prominent Silicon Valley VC, has emerged from […]