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How a protein repurposes vitamin B12 as a light sensor
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (267+ words) Dante M. Avalos is in the Harvard Biophysics Graduate Program, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. Catherine L. Drennan is in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Departments of Biology and Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA. Padmanabhan, S., Jost, M., Drennan, C. L. & El'as-Arnanz, M. Annu....
Integrated structural dynamics uncover a new B12 photoreceptor activation mode
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (1373+ words) Banerjee, R. & Ragsdale, S. W. The many faces of vitamin B12: catalysis by cobalamin-dependent enzymes. Annu. Rev. Biochem. 72, 209247 (2003). Poddar, H. et al. A guide to time-resolved structural analysis of light-activated proteins. FEBS J. 289, 576595 (2022). Allen, L. H. Vitamin b-12. Adv. Nutr. 3, 5455 (2012). Kainrath, S., Stadler, M., Reichhart, E., Distel, M. & Janovjak, H. Green-light-induced inactivation of receptor…...
TB 26-01 Evaluation of Adhesive and Solvent Alternatives for Polymeric Bonding Applications
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (122+ words) The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) conducted a technical assessment to evaluate alternatives to dichloromethane, traditionally used for bonding transparent polymeric materials. This effort was initiated in response to potential regulatory restrictions under the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act…...
Decades-Long ORNL Collaboration Drives Duraloy's Material Breakthroughs
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (390+ words) The change was significant. Plants that had once shut down every couple of weeks to condition worn components could now run continuously, saving time, energy and money. The alloy's performance also allowed operators to raise furnace temperatures, improving overall process…...
BB-REG-Net Suggests Additional Lifecycle Assessment Categories for Biobased and Biodegradable Materials
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (366+ words) BB-REG-NET, a United Kingdom (UK) regulatory science network for biobased and biodegradable materials, published a report on January 29, 2026, entitled "Seven steps to fairness " An LCA Framework for Impact Category Selection and Development in the Comparison of Fossil-Based, Bio-Based and Biodegradable…...
3D-printed metamaterials that stretch and fail by design
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (386+ words) Metamaterials " materials whose properties are primarily dictated by their internal'microstructure, and not their chemical makeup " have been redefining the engineering'materials space for the last decade.'To date, however, most metamaterials have been lightweight options designed for stiffness and strength. New…...
OpenScholar AI Model Achieves Human-Level Accuracy in Synthesizing and
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (888+ words) In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific advancement, where millions of research papers are published annually, staying updated can feel overwhelming for scholars. The reliance on artificial intelligence to navigate this vast sea of information is gaining momentum, yet concerns about…...
Can 3D printing preserve a potentially eroding V17 boulder? Or a stolen beloved mini-problem?
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (1834+ words) In a video of a pro climber's attempt on Return of the Sleepwalker, running water could be heard in the background. According to some, that sound is a cue precipitation recently occurred in that area. There was also a reported…...
WHOI’s Alan Seltzer earns prestigious F.G. Houtermans Award | Newswise
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (560+ words) The ocean is a defining feature of our planet and crucial to life on Earth, yet it remains one of the planet's last unexplored frontiers. For this reason, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) scientists and engineers are committed to understanding…...
9 Chemistry Breakthroughs That Changed Modern Life, From Antibiotics to Gene Editing
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (432+ words) These transformations did not happen overnight. They came from patient experimentation, unexpected accidents, and bold ideas that crossed disciplines. Looking at the most influential chemistry breakthroughs reveals how molecules, reactions, and materials can change societies as much as laws or…...