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Shape-shifting DNA with light

By David Huang
DNA lies at the core of every biological system, most often in the form of a double helix. It can, however, adopt alternative three-dimensional...

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Thinking about Karl Ziegler

By Ian D. Rae
Every time I put the recycling bin out, I think of Karl Ziegler (1898–1973) because he gave us high-density polyethylene (HDPE), one of just...

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