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Decoding sugars one bond at a time—without labels

Researchers at National Taiwan University have developed a tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy platform that can identify tiny structural differences in oligosaccharides without fluorescent labels. The method can distinguish glycosidic linkages, estimate chain length, and even

Mining a methane-degrading bioreactor for protein rubies

Scientists have found a new type of iron-storing protein in a mixture of microbes containing methane-degraders. This discovery underscores the importance of characterizing proteins from microbes that cannot be isolated, thereby enabling the discovery of new enzymes for future

Trump calls airports 'fertile territory' for ICE

President Trump called airports “fertile territory” for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers brought in to aid with security, even as he said that’s “not why they’re there.” Asked by reporters whether ICE agents would be making immigration arrests at

Trump's ever-shifting positions on the war with Iran

How long will the Iran war last and what are the US goals? President Donald Trump has issued a dizzying number of conflicting answers to these questions since launching the conflict three weeks ago. The stakes have risen as Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes

Countries act to limit fuel price rise, cut consumption

The surge in fuel prices triggered by the war in the Middle East has prompted countries to take measures to limit the financial impact on consumers and businesses. Countries have also moved to reduce consumption, especially when they have limited reserves. Here are some of the

Watch live: Trump highlights Memphis crime task force

President Trump will travel to Memphis, Tenn., on Monday to highlight a crime task force established last year. Trump formed the Memphis Safe Task Force last September in order to replicate the federal law enforcement crackdown in Washington, D.C., in the Tennessee city. “This