Manganese plays a surprising role in soil carbon sequestration
DURHAM, N.C. – Manganese in the soil of boreal forests has been found to work against the carbon storage capacity of these crucial northern habitats.Credit:...
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Cell division quality control ‘stopwatch’ uncovered
Each day, hundreds of billions of cells in our body cycle through a period of growth and division. Yet in that time, only about 30...
TB vaccine may enable elimination of the disease in cattle by reducing its spread
Vaccination not only reduces the severity of TB in infected cattle, but reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, research finds.Credit: Jacqueline Garget Vaccination...
New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their effects
The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis, according to scientists at the...
Benchmarking theory with experiments for oxygen reduction catalysts
Tohoku University researchers have created a reliable means of predicting the performance of a new and promising type of catalyst. Their breakthrough will speed up...
Lyrebird synchronizes elements of its mating dance
Ithaca, NY—To woo a mate, the Albert’s Lyrebird of Australia becomes a real song-and-dance bird. Each male first chooses a stage of entangled vines, then...
Automated calculation of surface properties in crystals
Computer-based methods are becoming an increasingly powerful tooI in the search for new materials for key technologies such as photovoltaics, batteries and data transmission. Prof....
When inequality is more than “skin-deep”: Social status leaves traces in the epigenome of spotted hyenas in Tanzania
A research consortium led by scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) provide evidence that social behaviour and social status are...
Exploring the relationship between HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and the incidence of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis – findings from Denmark
In their research article published in Eurosurveillance, von Schreeb et al. challenge existing assumptions regarding the relationship between the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)...
Rice research shows promise for advancing quantum networks
HOUSTON – (March 28, 2024) – Rice University engineers have demonstrated a way to control the optical properties of atomic imperfections in silicon material known as T...
Ancient DNA reveals the appearance of a 6th century Chinese emperor
What did an ancient Chinese emperor from 1,500 years ago look like? A team of researchers reconstructed the face of Chinese Emperor Wu of Northern...
Older brain cells linger unexpectedly before their death
For oligodendrocytes—the central nervous system cells critical for brain function—age may not bring wisdom, but it does come with the power to cling to life...
Unlocking how to use mRNA to target Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at The Florey have developed an mRNA technology approach to target the toxic protein tau, which builds up in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and...
How extratropical ocean-atmosphere interactions can contribute to the variability of jet streams in the Northern Hemisphere
Fukuoka, Japan—The interaction between the oceans and the atmosphere plays a vital role in shaping the Earth’s climate. Changing sea surface temperatures can heat or...
TTUHSC announces new center for nursing research
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing announced March 27 the establishment of the TTUHSC Center for Nursing Research, Collaboration and Innovation. Credit:...
