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Riddle of the sphinx
Why is the heart slightly on the left side of the body for most people? Why is DNA almost always...
Fast folding for synthetic peptides and microproteins
Chemists can now produce an important class of small proteins called cysteine-rich peptides in their naturally folded 3D structure more...
A reliable and efficient computational method for finding transition states in chemical reactions
A computational method for finding transition states in chemical reactions, greatly reducing computational costs with high reliability, has been devised....
Your dog understands that some words “stand for” objects
It’s no surprise that your dog can learn to sit when you say “sit” and come when called. But a...
Electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis: Towards an environmentally means of producing ammonia
A team of researchers has unveiled a promising alternative to the conventional means of synthesizing ammonia, one that is more...
Your dog understands that some words ‘stand for’ objects, new study shows
It’s no surprise that dogs can learn to understand and respond to human words. Your dog can learn to sit...
Accumulation of ‘junk proteins’ identified as one cause of aging and possible source of ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative disease. The neurons responsible for movement begin to die and muscle control is...
Major environmental benefits recycling gold with biodiesel
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed an environmentally friendly method for recycling and purifying metals. Using...
WVU technology innovations position West Virginia to lead hydrogen economy
West Virginia University engineers have received a wave of federal support for research projects that will help slash the cost...
Multiple unsafe sleep practices found in most sudden infant deaths
There were multiple unsafe sleep practices at play in more than three-quarters of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths reported in 23...
3D images reveal link between crack complexity and material toughness
The last time you dropped a favorite mug or sat on your glasses, you may have been too preoccupied to...
All countries’ agri-environmental policies at a glance
There can be no analysis without data. In this spirit, researchers from the University of Bonn and the Swiss Federal...
Revolutionizing hydrogen production: Economical and efficient solutions unveiled
Water eletrolysis process is a system that produces hydrogen by electrolyzing water. It is an eco-friendly technology that can produce...
James Webb Space Telescope captures the end of planet formation
Scientists believe that planetary systems like our solar system contain more rocky objects than gas-rich ones. Around our sun, these...
If faces look like demons, you could have this extraordinary condition
Imagine if every time you saw a face, it appeared distorted. Well, for those who have a very rare condition...
Reviving England’s polluted rivers? Incentivising farmers and comprehensive monitoring among key recommendations from experts
At the close of 2023, Defra asked the British Ecological Society to bring together nearly 40 experts, to collate expert...
Marine Biological Laboratory announces 2024 Logan Science Journalism Fellows
WOODS HOLE, Mass. –Twelve accomplished science and health journalists have been awarded a highly competitive fellowship in the Logan Science...
New vaccine against a highly fatal tropical disease – and potential bioterror weapon – demonstrates efficacy in animal studies
In a mouse study, UCLA researchers tested a vaccine against the bacterium that causes melioidosis and found it was highly...
Artificial intelligence helps explore chemistry frontiers
The ability to simulate the behavior of systems at the atomic level represents a powerful tool for everything from drug...
Illinois study: Systematic review of agricultural injuries can help inform safety measures
URBANA, Ill. – Agricultural occupations are hazardous with one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and fatalities in the...
