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Joshua Hoffman, the founder of Zymergen, discusses how he’s using technologically enhanced natural processes to build cell phone components of the future.

Building on several years of research into a protein responsible for leukemia, a newly published paper has revealed success in slowing the progression of the deadly cancer in mouse models. The researchers suggest two new prospective therapies can now be combined into one “super drug” and progress into human clinical trials.

This selection represents different types of objects -\-\ from relatively nearby exploded stars to extremely distant and massive clusters of galaxies -\-\ that emit X-rays detected by Chandra. Each image in this collection blends data from Chandra with observations from other telescopes, creating a colorful medley of light from our universe. Take a look: https://go.nasa.gov/2ECqmnD

It’s one of the fundamental forces, and we rely heavily on them. They can do some damage too…

It’s a whole new look at electrons.

By coating nanoparticles with gold, researchers have successfully destroyed prostate cancer cells in people without damaging surrounding tissue.

This new law was signed just as a partial US government shutdown began.

The new National Quantum Initiative Act will give America a national masterplan for advancing quantum technologies.

The news: The US president just signed into law a bill that commits the government to providing $1.2 billion to fund activities promoting quantum information science over an initial five-year period. The new law, which was signed just as a partial US government shutdown began, will provide a significant boost to research, and to efforts to develop a future quantum workforce in the country.

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Elon Musk said SpaceX is building a “test hopper” spaceship in Texas that could launch by March or April. The vehicle may help the company reach Mars.