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Mammals On The Ground Before The Dinosaurs Were Gone

For decades, natural history books have taught that when a catastrophic asteroid struck Earth...

Learning Through Student Feedback And The Role Of Digital Engagement

In this article I'm going to examine how student feedback plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning...

The Earth Beneath Our Feet: How The Zagros Mountains Are Shaping The Middle East

The Zagros Mountains are nestled in Iran, northern Iraq, and southeastern Turkey, and are the scene...

How QbD Can Drive Innovation And Quality In Pharmaceuticals

Quality by Design (QbD) is  a decade-long approach that was first introduced by quality expert...

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Innovations In Air Filtration Technology

Innovations In Air Filtration Technology

May 28 2022 | comment(s)

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DIPA-CRISPR Makes Insect Gene Editing Possible

DIPA-CRISPR Makes Insect Gene Editing Possible

May 20 2022 | comment(s)

Since the Nobel prize for chemistry was awarded to biochemist Jennifer Doudna and microbiologist Emmanuelle Charpentier in 2020, for developing the gene-editing technique known as Crispr-Cas9, Crispr has enjoyed a lot of attention and interest from scientists. The technique has been touted as a possible source of new treatments for diseases caused by genetic mutations, such as muscular dystrophy, and congenital blindness.
Is Gene Therapy The Future Of Medicine?

Is Gene Therapy The Future Of Medicine?

May 13 2022 | comment(s)


Experiments Find That The W Boson Is Heavier Than Expected, Challenging The Standard Model

Experiments Find That The W Boson Is Heavier Than Expected, Challenging The Standard Model

May 12 2022 | comment(s)

Despite shutting down its operations in 2011, data from an old experiment at the Collider Detector at Fermilab (CDF) has pushed scientists to further rethink the Standard Model.
Single-Directional Superconductivity Heralds A New Era In Computing

Single-Directional Superconductivity Heralds A New Era In Computing

May 02 2022 | comment(s)

Researchers at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have realized the superconducting analogue to the semiconducting diode, the

The James Webb Space Telescope Achieves A New Milestone

The James Webb Space Telescope Achieves A New Milestone

Mar 21 2022 | comment(s)

The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope peered into the universe and captured one of the most stunning images you will ever see.