A simple sensor for liver cancer

Luminescent paper discs under UV lamp: (1) without enzyme; (2), (3) and (4) with β-glucuronidase enzyme. In the presence of the enzyme, the discs show a strong green luminescence. Credit: UM Group Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) have developed a unique luminescent probe that uses Terbio, a rare earth metal, to feel…

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2 ‘new stars’ have exploded in the night sky at the same time, potentially for the first time in history

A second “new star” has appeared unexpectedly in the night sky, less than two weeks after an almost identical light point First exploded without prior notice. These “stars” never seen before light from rare star explosions known as classic novas. Scientists believe that this can be the first time in registered history that more than…

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