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X-ray map of molecular carbonate acquired using scanning transmission X-ray microscopy (yellow). It is overlaid on an inverted bright-field transmission electron microscopy image.

Bennu’s Ancient Brine Sheds Light on Recipe for Life

Using the Advanced Light Source and Molecular Foundry, researchers identified the chemical stew found in samples of the asteroid Bennu.

Scientists used a new method to create 3D metallic and semiconductor nanostructures. The scale bar represents one micrometer. The graphics show how the researchers combined multiple techniques to layer materials on top of a 3D DNA framework "scaffolding."

Building 3D Nanoscale Structures Through DNA-Assembly and Templating

Using DNA scaffolding, scientists developed a universal method for producing a wide variety of functional, 3D metallic and semiconductor nanostructures

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