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Read article: JWST spots ionized molecule that could be involved in the emergence of life Astronomy and space Research update JWST spots ionized molecule that could be involved in the emergence of life Elusive methyl cation detected in a planet-forming disc
Read article: Novel breathalyser rapidly tests for COVID-19 Biomedical devices Research update Novel breathalyser rapidly tests for COVID-19 Laser spectroscopy technique analyses exhaled breath to diagnose illness
Read article: Metalens-based spectrometer fits on a chip Spectroscopy Research update Metalens-based spectrometer fits on a chip Compact new device could have applications in information security and processing
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