Bella moths use poison to attract mates. Scientists are closer to finding out how
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are as bitter and toxic as they are hard to pronounce. They’re produced by several different types of...
Is there an association between HPV vaccination and anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis?
Anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate (Anti-NMDA) receptor encephalitis is an acute autoimmune disorder that develops both neurological symptoms and psychiatric symptoms, including hallucination, cognitive...
Bonobos aren’t as peace-loving as we thought
The endangered bonobo, the great ape of the Central African rainforest, has a reputation for being a bit of a...
Researchers earn $2.3 million grant to study generational cycle of maternal obesity, liver disease
Research increasingly suggests that when a woman with obesity becomes pregnant, a process of “fetal reprogramming” increases the risk that...
European union should adopt a research-based approach to ensure the quality and safety of substances of human origin
April 22, 2024Credit: Rotman School of Management April 22, 2024 European Union Should Adopt a Research-Based Approach to Ensure the...
Life goals and their changes drive success
“Where is my life going?” “Who do I want to be?” Credit: University of Houston “Where is my life going?”...
Theory thesis wins APS Dissertation Award
NEWPORT NEWS -- When Zhite Yu began writing his doctoral thesis in January 2023, he had a nagging feeling he...
Without proper management, Cerrado becomes disfigured and less resilient to climate change
The Cerrado, Brazil’s savanna biome, is being destroyed at a fast pace, and inadequate management of remnants is transforming large...
Fabrication of the PEKK-reinforced nano-HA composites inspired by the cortical bone
Nano hydroxyapatite (nHA), the primary inorganic component of bone widely utilized in bone tissue engineering, suffers from poor mechanical properties...
Preparation of single atom catalysts for high sensitive gas sensing
Gas sensors have been widely applied in areas such as medical health, environmental monitoring, and food safety. However, current gas...
Magnetic with a pinch of hydrogen
Magnetic two-dimensional materials consisting of one or a few atomic layers have only recently become known and promise interesting applications,...
AI and physics combine to reveal the 3D structure of a flare erupting around a black hole
Scientists believe the environment immediately surrounding a black hole is tumultuous, featuring hot magnetized gas that spirals in a disk...
To find life in the universe, look to deadly Venus
Despite surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead, lava-spewing volcanoes, and puffy clouds of sulfuric acid, uninhabitable Venus offers vital...
Online tools can help to lower costs for urologic medications
Waltham — April 19, 2024 — Available online tools can help to lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for patients with...
SwRI-led eclipse projects shed new light on solar corona
SAN ANTONIO — April 22, 2024 —Teams led by Southwest Research Institute successfully executed two groundbreaking experiments — by land...
Same species, different sizes: rare evolution in action spotted in island bats
A University of Melbourne researcher has spotted a rare evolutionary phenomenon happening rapidly in real time in bats living in...
U of T researchers map protein network dynamics during cell division
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has mapped the movement of proteins encoded by the yeast...
Giant galactic explosion exposes galaxy pollution in action
A team of international researchers studied galaxy NGC 4383, in the nearby Virgo cluster, revealing a gas outflow so large...
New beta-decay measurements in mirror nuclei pin down the weak nuclear force
The Standard Model of Particle Physics is scientists’ best understanding of the forces that describe how subatomic particles interact. The Standard Model...
New compound from blessed thistle promotes functional nerve regeneration
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a plant in the family Asteraceae and also grows in our climate. For centuries, it...