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Health & Medicine

Nanoparticles find tumors, form clumps

Newly designed nanoparticles could have dual benefits in the fight against cancer.

Earth

Mercury pollution settles in hot spots

Certain areas of North America are particularly susceptible to environmental accumulation of mercury.

Chemistry

Switch Hitters: Antibacterial compounds target new mechanism to kill microbes

Recently discovered ribonucleic acid segments, called riboswitches, may become prime targets for new antibacterial drugs.

Materials Science

Electrode Enhancements: New materials may boost fuel cell performance

Two teams have independently discovered ways to dramatically improve the materials used in the electrodes of fuel cells.