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Successful, rapid protein crystallization possible with technique developed by UCSD researcher

A new technique developed by UCSD researcher Virgil Woods employs DXMS to identify unstructured regions in proteins that interfere with crystallization. Removing these regions through 'molecular surgery' enables proteins to crystallize well, overcoming a major obstacle in structural genomics.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 15, 2004

New drug target and biomarker for advanced childhood cancer discovered

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a novel secretory protein specific to neuroblastoma, which could provide clues to differentiating between aggressive tumors and those that are more likely to respond to treatment. Additionally, scientists have discovered selective inhibitors of key protein kinases implicated in ...

SourceAmerican Association for Cancer Research·DateNov 19, 2003

Helical piezoelectric 'nanosprings' could be actuators & transducers in nanosystems

Researchers have developed nanoscale helical 'nanosprings' from zinc oxide that exhibit piezoelectric and electrostatic polarization properties. These structures could be used as sensors to detect small fluid flows, strain forces, and air flows, and as actuators in micro-systems. The new materials also display unusual electrostatic pol...

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology Research News·JournalNano Letters·DateOct 16, 2003
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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New algorithm offers fast and accurate X-ray crystal structure identification

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed an algorithm that provides fast and accurate structure determination for organic compounds with a center of symmetry. The new approach reformulates the phase problem into an integer programming problem, allowing for rapid solution finding using off-the-shelf optimization software.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalActa Crystallographica Section A·DateSep 2, 2003

Technological breakthrough in silicon photonics

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute have developed a novel technique for tailoring silicon nanocrystals on 4-inch wafers, enabling the mass production of these tiny crystals. By controlling the size and position of the nanocrystals, the team aims to improve the efficiency of light-emitting devices such as LEDs.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·DateAug 27, 2003
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NASA experiments validate 50-year-old hypothesis

Researchers used NASA's Electrostatic Levitator to prove a 50-year-old hypothesis on nucleation, a process crucial for materials and biological systems. The study showed that liquid metals resist turning into solids due to an atomic 'nucleation barrier', a fundamental mismatch in atom arrangement.

SourceNASA/Marshall Space Flight Center News Center·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 1, 2003

Crystal structures light the way to optical microchip

Researchers at the University of Toronto have devised a new architecture for manufacturing photonic band gap materials, increasing available bandwidth for optical microchips. The technique uses x-rays to create a precise template, allowing for high-quality silicon photonic band gap materials.

SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 23, 2003
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Key regulatory enzyme is a molecular 'octopus'

Researchers deduced the structure of GRK2, a key regulatory enzyme that modulates G protein signaling. The three-dimensional structure reveals three distinct domains capable of performing multiple regulatory functions simultaneously.

SourceDuke University·JournalScience·DateJun 19, 2003

Insulin study sheds light on physics of crystal growth

Researchers at UH have discovered why insulin crystals do not form a certain defect called step bunching, which can lead to defects in crystals used in lasers. Understanding this process can help improve crystal-growing methods and lead to breakthroughs in medicine and technology.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 6, 2003

Electron nanodiffraction technique offers atomic resolution imaging

Scientists have successfully imaged a double-wall carbon nanotube at atomic resolution using an electron nanodiffraction technique. This breakthrough enables the determination of the structure of non-periodic objects, including biological macromolecules, much like X-ray diffraction does for crystals.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience·DateMay 29, 2003
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

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Nature designs hard and tough materials at the nanoscale

Researchers found that there exists a critical nanometer size where mineral particles in biocomposites become insensitive to flaws, maintaining strength equivalent to a perfect crystal despite inherent defects. This phenomenon suggests that the engineering concept of stress concentration at flaws is no longer valid for nanoscale design.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 14, 2003

Enzyme structure holds key to cocaine, heroin metabolism

Researchers have discovered the first crystal structure of human carboxylesterase 1 (hCE1), an enzyme that metabolizes cocaine and heroin. The enzyme's structure holds promise for developing treatments for acute overdose and detoxifying chemical weapons, including nerve agents such as sarin and VX.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalNature Structural & Molecular Biology·DateApr 8, 2003
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Nano-sediment highways in catalyst

Dutch chemists Ries Janssen and colleagues have visualized the porous structure of a zeolite catalyst and found that about a quarter of canals are closed cavities. They developed two methods to create better canals, using carbon powder and carbon fibers as templates, resulting in improved accessibility and structure.

SourceNetherlands Organization for Scientific Research·DateMar 21, 2003

Crystals on a ball

Researchers have discovered that spherical crystals develop unique 'scar' defects to compensate for the curved surface, allowing them to pack in place. The findings, supported by experiments with water droplets and tiny beads, provide insights into how such structures form and persist in nature.

SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·JournalScience·DateMar 13, 2003

Blacksmith's secret revealed

The study used x-ray microscopy to visualize the formation of steel crystals, finding smaller crystals at lower temperatures, leading to stronger steel. The research team discovered that rapid cooling results in many small crystals and strengthens steel.

SourceNetherlands Organization for Scientific Research·DateNov 15, 2002
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NC State chemist creates structure in amorphous materials

Researchers discovered the chemical principles to reorganize liquids, creating new 'symphonic compositions' with desired optical and electronic properties. The team engineered molecules into glasses and liquids, manipulating their structure to produce changes in properties.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalNature·DateSep 26, 2002

Researchers create rare, large symmetrical crystals

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute created large symmetrical crystals with five-fold crystallographic symmetry using boron carbide. These crystals are rare in nature due to the strain caused by their growth, but may have potential as a hard material for engineering applications.

SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry·DateSep 17, 2002
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Molecular architecture and action of a proton pump

Researchers have determined the three-dimensional structure of the yeast proton ATPase, revealing a dynamic mechanism of ion pumping. The study provides important clues about regulating the pump's activity, and its inhibition could lead to the development of new fungicides.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateAug 9, 2002

UK scientists crack lobster shell colour puzzle

Scientists from Imperial College London and the University of Manchester have solved the structure of Beta-Crustacyanin, a protein that bends Astaxanthin's shape to create different colours. The discovery could lead to new uses of Astaxanthin as a drug-delivery mechanism and improve food colourants.

SourceImperial College London·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 29, 2002

Nanoscale crystallography reveals hidden structural details

Researchers used non-traditional techniques to determine nanoscale structures, revealing cesium ions arranged in short-range order zigzag chains. This verifies CsxSi32O64 as a room-temperature stable inorganic electride with potential useful electronic properties.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 25, 2002
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Tungsten photonic lattice changes heat to light

Researchers have developed a tungsten photonic lattice that can convert most of the wasted infrared energy into visible light, increasing the efficiency of incandescent bulbs from 5% to over 60%. This innovation has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption and environmental damage caused by inefficient lighting.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalNature·DateMay 1, 2002

Japanese government agency awards Nakamura multi-million dollar grant

The University of California, Santa Barbara's Nakamura is awarded a multi-million dollar ERATO grant to develop gallium nitride bulk crystals, crucial for commercial use in lasers and transistors. The research aims to explore inhomogeneity in nitride crystals and enable the tuning of energy levels.

SourceUniversity of California, Santa Barbara - Engineering·DateApr 2, 2002

Natural antifreeze yields secrets

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have discovered how antifreeze glycoproteins interact with ice, preventing ice crystals from growing and preserving liquid water around the protein. This discovery may lead to safer storage for food or blood products and help scientists understand biomineralization.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalBiophysical Journal·DateMar 15, 2002

Nanomaterials expert wins Franklin Medal in Earth Sciences

Navrotsky's work has pioneered methods to measure the energy needed to form crystal structures, allowing scientists to study minerals deep within the earth. Her research has established the identity of materials at hundreds of kilometers depth, enabling new discoveries in nanogeoscience.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·DateJan 28, 2002

'Made to order' crystal opens new door in optics

Scientists have created a novel crystal lattice with unprecedented optical properties, enabling the manipulation of light at higher frequencies. This breakthrough has potential applications in telecommunications and drug separation.

SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalScience·DateNov 29, 2001
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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Crater makes an impact on three sessions at GSA

The USGS is studying the Chesapeake Bay Impact Structure to understand its influence on groundwater. Scientists are examining the composition, age, and structure of crystalline basement rocks to learn more about the impact event's effects.

SourceU.S. Geological Survey·DateNov 6, 2001

The RANKL cytokine at 2.6 Å

The RANKL cytokine at 2.6 Å resolution provides detailed information on its structure and function in the body. Researchers used this high-resolution imaging technique to study RANKL's role in bone formation and immune system regulation.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateSep 26, 2001
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Earth's deepest secrets

Scientists have long known that Earth's core is primarily composed of iron, but the cause of seismic waves traveling faster in certain directions was unclear. Recent studies using supercomputer simulations revealed a temperature-dependent alignment of crystal structures in the inner core, shedding new light on this phenomenon.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalNature·DateSep 5, 2001

Structure solved by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute marks important milestone in effort to develop HIV vaccine

Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have solved the structure of a neutralizing antibody against HIV, marking an important milestone in the development of an effective vaccine. This breakthrough demonstrates that the human immune system can produce antibodies effective against HIV and provides a template for vaccine design.

SourceScripps Research Institute·JournalScience·DateAug 10, 2001

Strontium titanate - a deformable ceramic

Researchers discovered strontium titanate deforms plastically at low stresses and temperatures, contrary to its brittle nature. Detailed analysis reveals the existence of different dislocation core structures, suggesting potential applications in forming or enhancing ceramic properties.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 6, 2001

Discovery of stagnant lithosphere says less mixing occurs in Earth

Scientists investigated subducting lithosphere and deep earthquakes near Fiji, finding a group of deep earthquakes off to the side that cannot be connected to the actively subducting lithosphere. The researchers suggest that similar slabs may exist elsewhere, preserving a significant primordial component of the mantle.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience·DateJul 2, 2001

Structure of a new family of buckyballs has fused pentagons

A team of Virginia Tech chemists and colleagues have created a family of fullerene molecules that break the sacrosanct isolated-pentagon rule. The new structure has only 68 carbon atoms, which are stabilized by three metal atoms, allowing for a molecular cluster of four atoms to be encapsulated.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalNature·DateNov 21, 2000
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Scientists map first structure in important family of proteins

Researchers have mapped the first crystal structure of rhodopsin, a key protein in vision and embryonic development. This breakthrough could lead to significant advances in understanding GPCRs' role in various physiological processes, including taste, heart function, and drug addiction.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalScience·DateAug 3, 2000

New materials for nuclear waste storage suggested byScienceresearch

Scientists have identified a class of ceramic materials that may safely contain radioactive waste for long-term storage, featuring disordered atomic structures. The fluorite-type complex oxides show promise as radiation-proof materials, warranting further development for containing nuclear wastes.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateAug 3, 2000

SFVAMC-UCSF scientists solve a key protein structure

The discovery of Complex II's structure is crucial for understanding the energy production system in cells and may lead to therapies correcting defects. This breakthrough increases scientists' knowledge of fundamental processes and their role in diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer's.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalScience·DateJun 18, 1999

Semiconductors With A Twist

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a technique to grow pure, defect-free single crystals of almost any material on any substrate by bonding thin films at a misaligned angle. The new method has the potential to revolutionize electronics manufacturing by overcoming current limitations.

SourceOffice of Naval Research·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateApr 1, 1999
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Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

3D Sight From Sonic Imaging

Researchers developed a new technique to visualize the three-dimensional internal structure of objects using sonic imaging. This method stacks planar ultrasound images and provides detailed analysis without physically cutting open the part.

SourceInstitute of Materials·JournalMaterials World·DateApr 1, 1999

Modeling Material Defects From Atoms Up

A new research program at Cornell University is using computer simulations to understand how tiny cracks in materials can grow into major ones. The project, called Multiscale Modeling of Defects in Solids, involves creating models that show how defects at the atomic level can lead to changes at increasingly larger scales.

SourceCornell University·DateOct 18, 1998

Defects Are The Spices For Semiconductors

The significance of defects in semiconductors cannot be overstated, as they determine many crystal qualities and enable the creation of useful variability. The controlled substitution of host atoms by foreign atoms is a key idea in semiconductor materials engineering.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateAug 20, 1998

Scientists Show How Defects Can Improve Technology In Science Magazine's Special Issue On Materials Science

Scientists discover that adding defects to materials can enhance their performance in semiconductor devices, leading to breakthroughs in information technology, high-speed communications, and the development of new LED technologies. Researchers are also exploring ways to exploit defects in optical fibers to increase bandwidth capacities.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateAug 14, 1998
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

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Crystal Structure Of gp120 Reveals HIV In Action

The crystal structure of gp120 in action provides valuable clues for vaccine design, revealing how the virus binds to T cells while maintaining changeability. Researchers can now use this information to create targeted compounds that interfere with the interaction between gp120 and CD4 receptors.

SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalNATURE AND SCIENCE·DateJun 17, 1998

Tensegrities Help Understand Toys, Molecules

Researcher Robert Connelly uses tensegrities to model molecular structures like buckminsterfullerenes, which have unique geometric stability. His work provides insights into the behavior of certain-shaped molecules and could lead to a catalogue of stable tensegrity structures.

SourceCornell University·DateFeb 14, 1997
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