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What Is Virtual Screening in Drug Discovery?

Explore the advantages of virtual screening in drug discovery, offering rapid evaluation and cost savings over traditional methods.

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X-Ray Spectroscopy

Explore the world of X-ray spectroscopy, a key tool for unveiling atomic structures and elemental compositions across diverse fields.

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Sequencing for Survival: How Genomics Is Driving Climate Resilience

Genomics drives climate resilience by revealing microbial impacts on Portuguese crops and supporting Amazonian pirarucu conservation. Fast and cost-effective, it enables sustainable agriculture and biodiversity protection amid global change.

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Your Microplastics Questions Answered by Professor Andre Dick Vethaak

To learn more about the issue, Technology Networks hosted an Ask Me Anything with Andre Dick Vethaak, a professor emeritus of micro- nano-plastics and human health research at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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Will Cellular Agriculture Deliver on Its Sustainability Promise?

In this article, experts discuss how cellular agriculture could deliver sustainable meat and dairy, the technical and economic hurdles of the field and innovations driving it toward commercial viability.

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The Expanding Role of Mass Spectrometry at the Cutting Edge of Research

This article explores how mass spectrometry is advancing research across biomedicine, environmental science and beyond by enabling precise molecular analysis.

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Gene-Edited Wheat and the Future of Farming

UC Davis researcher Dr. Hiromi Tajima explains how CRISPR-edited wheat boosts natural apigenin to promote nitrogen fixation, reducing fertilizer reliance. The discussion covers how gene editing differs from GMOs.

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Extreme Heatwaves in Texas Caused More Air Pollution

Heat and air quality are more connected than you might think. Discover how extreme heat triggers pollution spikes that may pose health risks.

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A “Green” Alternative to PFAS-Containing Fabric Finishing Agents

Discover a PFAS-free fabric finishing approach that uses cottonseed oil for a safer, sustainable alternative to conventional waterproofing.

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Our Understanding of Chocolate Flavor May Need a Rethink

David Gopaulchan explains why his recent research could change the way scientists think about chocolate flavor.

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From Packaging to Plate: Tracing the Path of PFAS Contamination in Our Food Supply

Explore how PFAS enter our food, the health risks and new EU laws pushing for safer food through rigorous testing and regulation. We also discuss important considerations and potential contamination sources in PFAS analysis protocols.

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Out of the Lab, Into the Field: Materials Testing for Large-Scale Structures

Discover how large-scale materials testing is advancing safety in railway tunnels and nuclear sites with cutting-edge imaging techniques.

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“Chemputation” and the Rise of Digital Chemistry

Discover how digital chemistry is shaping the future of drug and materials discovery through automation and scalable innovation.

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