Hidden deep in a basement at Stanford stands a 10-meter-tall tube, wrapped in a metal cage and draped in wires.
Stanford Experiment Harnesses Atoms to Detect Gravitational Waves
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Setting the Stage for Fuel-Efficient Fertilizer
Ammonia, the primary ingredient in nitrogen-based fertilizers, has helped feed the world since World War I.
New Genes Identified in Hearing Loss, Providing Treatment Hope
A new study published today in The American Journal of Human Genetics has identified 44 genes linked to age-related hearing loss giving a much clearer understanding of how the condition develops and potential treatments.
Diet Impacts the Sensitivity of Gut Microbiome to Antibiotics, Study Finds
Antibiotics save countless lives each year from harmful bacterial infections — but the community of beneficial bacteria that live in human intestines, known as the microbiome, frequently suffers collateral damage.
Discovery in Gallium Nitride A Key Enabler of Energy Efficient Electronics
Gallium nitride, a semiconductor that revolutionized energy-efficient LED lighting, could also transform electronics and wireless communication, thanks to a discovery made by Cornell researchers.
Virtual Human Hand Simulation holds Promise for Prosthetics
Whatever our hands do—reaching, grabbing or manipulating objects—it always appears simple.
