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The XMM-Newton satellite is now operational, sending home images of celestial objects and observing bright binary stars, pulsars, and cataclysmic variables. It will study massive black holes and exotic stars, mapping the cosmos to greater distances.
A team of CU-Boulder researchers is conducting the largest field campaign ever to assess ozone concentrations and chemical changes in the Arctic stratosphere. They will use various instruments, including satellites, aircraft, balloons, and ground-based instruments, to study the effects of climate change on ozone depletion.
The use of depleted uranium weapons by US and British forces in the Balkans threatens the health of soldiers on both sides, as well as civilians. The radioactive dust created by these weapons can cause cell damage, increase cancer risk, and pose a threat to kidneys.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will award $15 million in new grants to support biomedical research in the region. The five-year initiative aims to provide much-needed support for researchers in a region with limited resources.
USGS scientists will present research on rare plants, including soft-leaved Indian paintbrush and island jepsonia, and the effects of invasive species like feral pigs. The symposium aims to inform conservation strategies for California Channel Islands National Park.
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have confirmed the existence of fractional electric charges, one-third that of an electron, in a groundbreaking experiment. The team measured the charge using sophisticated equipment to eliminate noise and detected ripples proportional to the unit of electric charge.
The Weizmann Institute is launching an international bioinformatics network to bridge the gap in technology and training between Western countries and developing regions. The network, coordinated by the institute, will provide access to comprehensive bioinformatics data banks and facilitate collaboration among scientists.
Researchers can now customize surfaces to specific qualities, such as absorbency, adhesiveness, and bio-activity. This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for fields like medicine, microelectronics, and oil recovery.
Two sounding rocket experiments conducted by US and Russian scientists characterized dense plasma regions in the near-Earth environment, known as the ionosphere. The data will be analyzed by both American and Russian scientists as part of a data exchange agreement.
Experts from 8 countries warn of the 'yield barrier' in wheat, calling for a global quest for genetic diversity and new breeding techniques. The report outlines six scientific strategies to boost yields, including exploiting wild wheat relatives and developing new plant prototypes.
Sandia scientists have improved portable computer display screens using phosphor luminescence, which can reduce power consumption and improve performance. The new technology can operate at low voltage and is expected to outperform liquid crystal displays in various applications.