Scientists help discover the highest-energy light coming from the sun
New research details the discovery of the highest-energy light ever observed from the sun. Read…
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Research reveals Hawai’i’s undersea volcano, Kama’ehu, erupted five times in past 150 years
Kama?ehuakanaloa (formerly L??ihi Seamount), a submarine Hawaiian volcano located about 20 miles off the south…
Insulin-like hormones critical for brain plasticity
Research has identified a mechanism through which insulin-like growth factors facilitate brain plasticity. The insulin…
A mother’s diet can protect her grandchildren’s brains: genetic model study
Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health…
Study examines Earth and Mars to determine how climate change affects the paths of rivers
The study investigated why the paths of meandering rivers change over time and is a…
New exoplanet discovery builds better understanding of planet formation
An international team of scientists have discovered an unusual Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a low-mass star…
James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of the Ring Nebula
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recorded breath-taking new images of the iconic Ring…
CAR-T immune therapy attacks ovarian cancer in mice with a single dose
CAR-T immune therapies could be effective against solid tumors if the right targets are identified,…
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Researchers discuss the ethical challenges of studying DNA from a 18th–19th century African American community
A population genetics team recently identified the genetic relationship between over 40,000 23andMe users and…
Tropical trees use social distancing to maintain biodiversity
Tropical forests can harbor hundreds of species of trees in one square mile. Researchers reveal…
New, simple and accessible method creates potency-increasing structure in drugs
Chemical structures called cyclopropanes can increase the potency of many drugs, but traditional methods to…
Study finds a surprising new role for a major immune regulator
The immune regulatory protein STING has a previously unknown function: acting as an ion channel…
Winter storms over Labrador Sea influence Gulf Stream system
The Gulf Stream system plays an important role in climate. The weakening of this system…
DNA tilts and stretches underlie differences in mutation rates across genomes
Researchers have changed the way to look at DNA. They show that DNA is much…
Denial of service threats detected thanks to asymmetric behavior in network traffic
Scientists have developed a better way to recognize denial-of-service internet attacks, improving detection by 90…
Mussel-inspired membrane can boost sustainability and add value to industrial wastewater treatment
Engineers have developed a new kind of membrane that separates chemicals within wastewater so effectively…
Potential new tool for early identification of dementia risk
By analyzing data from nearly 13,000 subjects who participated in a long-term aging study, researchers…
Current takes a surprising path in quantum material
Researchers used magnetic imaging to obtain the first direct visualization of how electrons flow in…
Newly identified lipid in breast milk might reduce cerebral palsy in infants
In experiments using neonatal mice, researchers have identified a fatty molecule in breast milk that…
Sustainable mobility planning supported by doughnut thinking
A new scientific article shows how the donut model, which examines the overall sustainability of…
Butterfly-inspired films create vibrant colors while passively cooling objects
New films inspired by butterfly wings circumvent the heating effect usually experienced by colored objects…
New research casts doubt on role of fungus in driving pancreatic cancer
Four years ago, a report that a common species of fungus might fuel pancreatic cancer…
Robots cause company profits to fall — at least at first
Researchers have found that robots can have a ‘U-shaped’ effect on profits: causing profit margins…
Workers are less productive and make more typos in the afternoon — especially on Fridays
A recent interdisciplinary study used a novel method of data collection — computer usage metrics…
Researchers are using monkey poop to learn how an endangered species chooses its mates
Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most…
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Scientists view the ‘transition state’ of a photochemical reaction in real-time
In chemical reactions, molecules transform from reactants into reaction products through a critical geometry called…
Scientists dig into wildfire predictions, long-term impacts
Wildfires are an ancient force shaping the environment, but they have grown in frequency, range…
Sea urchins are struggling to ‘get a grip’ as climate change alters ecosystems
As global climate change causes weather extremes ranging from heat waves and droughts to heavy…
Quantum discovery: Materials can host D-wave effects with F-wave behaviors
In a potential boon for quantum computing, physicists have shown that topologically protected quantum states…
Super Radar: Breakthrough radar research overcomes a nearly century-old trade-off between wavelength and distance resolution
New interference radar functions improve the distance resolution between objects using radar waves. The results…
New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment
Researchers have published new insights on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction, which is one of…
Robotic grippers offer unprecedented combo of strength and delicacy
New robotic grippers are flexible enough to handle soft and fragile objects as well as…
New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15
Research recommends authorities mandate that schools and sports organizations enforce policies to prevent concussions. Read…
New method simplifies the construction process for complex materials
A new technique incorporates many different building blocks of cellular metamaterials into one unified graph-based…
Gravitational arcs in ‘El Gordo’ galaxy cluster
A new image of the galaxy cluster known as ‘El Gordo’ is revealing distant and…
Multicyclic molecular wheels with polymer potential
Molecules that act as connected wheels can hold long molecular chains together to modify the…
Safety of AI-supported mammography screening
Mammography screening supported by artificial intelligence (AI) is a safe alternative to today’s conventional double…
Study to test eye drops for nearsightedness
The first randomized controlled trial of its kind aimed at identifying an effective way to…
Machine learning, blockchain technology could help counter spread of fake news
A proposed machine learning framework and expanded use of blockchain technology could help counter the…
Earth’s most ancient impact craters are disappearing
Earth’s oldest craters could give scientists critical information about the structure of the early Earth…
Sea level rise shifts habitat for endangered Florida Keys species
A newly published study describes the response to sea level rise by the silver rice…
Organoids revolutionize research on respiratory infections
In a breakthrough for bioengineering, researchers have developed organoids that can model the human respiratory…
The key to battling a pathogen hides in its genome
The availability, speed and effectiveness of genomic sequencing increased dramatically during the pandemic, as scientists…
Study raises possibility of immunotherapy treatment for ALS
New research reveals a type of monoclonal antibody already tested in certain forms of cancer…
Score, then rank: Researchers propose an integrated approach to grant review assessments
The public funding of science is responsible for many of the biomedical and other scientific…
A floating sponge could help remove harmful algal blooms
In the peak heat of summer, beachgoers don’t want their plans thwarted by harmful algal…
North Atlantic Oscillation contributes to ‘cold blob’ in Atlantic Ocean
A patch of ocean in the North Atlantic is stubbornly cooling while much of the…
Sweet smell of success: Simple fragrance method produces major memory boost
When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night…
Study sheds new light on how animals navigate their environment
Scientists have demonstrated how mice choose between three different strategies to navigate through their surroundings…
Thermal imaging innovation allows AI to see through pitch darkness like broad daylight
Engineers have developed HADAR, or heat-assisted detection and ranging. Read Original Article: Thermal imaging innovation…