Protein crop’s potential unlocked by deciphering anti-nutrient biosynthesis
Credit: Frederick Stoddard, University of Helsinki Faba beans are an excellent source of food protein, but about 4% of the world's population are afflicted by...
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NUS researchers bring attack-proof quantum communication two steps forward
Credit: National University of Singapore Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a method for secure communication that uses quantum mechanics to encrypt information. While the security...
Zoo amphibians were on display while humans were locked away
Credit: Jack Boultwood from WWT While the UK was in lockdown, certain species of captive amphibians became more visible, a new study suggests. The COVID-19...
Researchers use JUWELS for record-breaking simulations of turbulence’s smallest structures
International collaboration focuses on including intermittency in turbulence simulations.Credit: Michael Gauding When you pour cream into a cup of coffee, the viscous liquid seems to...
Q-CTRL awarded $3.5 million grant from Australian government for space-based quantum sensors
Company to expand the development and manufacture of advanced sensors for climate data monitoring, mining, defense applications and moreCredit: Q-CTRL SYDNEY and LOS ANGELES, July...
Hybrid enzyme catalysts synthesized by a de novo approach for expanding biocatalysis
Credit: Chinese Journal of Catalysis The two major challenges in industrial enzymatic catalysis are the limited number of chemical reaction types that are catalyzed by...
US saw surge in firearm purchases and violence during first months of COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers found an association between an increase in gun purchases and domestic violence, but not other firearm violenceCredit: UC Regents Firearm purchases and firearm violence...
More ancestral enzyme
Molecular evolution of enzyme beyond recruit hypothesisCredit: Seiya Watanabe, Ehime University The aconitase superfamily currently contains four functional enzymes including the archetypical aconitase (referred to...
Creating a lab mangrove helps to identify new bacteria
Credit: © 2021 Morgan Bennett Smith A pioneering cultivation strategy that recreates a mangrove environment in the lab has enabled identification of novel bacteria residing...
An astounding find reveals a rare cause of epilepsy
Credit: Queensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland Researchers at The University of Queensland, working to gain a better understanding of how brain cells work,...
Bringing chemical production and manufacturing together
Development of a small, flexible and cost-effective acrylonitrile modular reactor could give carbon fiber producers better access to affordable feedstockCredit: University of Houston Lars Grabow...
Repurposed drugs present new strategy for treating COVID-19
Virtual screening of 6,218 drugs and cell-based assays identifies best therapeutic medication candidatesCredit: KAIST A joint research group from KAIST and Institut Pasteur Korea has...
Unlocking radiation-free quantum technology with graphene
"Heavy fermions" are an appealing theoretical way to produce quantum entangled phenomena, but until recently have been observed mostly in dangerously radioactive compounds. A new...
Ancient ostrich eggshell reveals new evidence of extreme climate change thousands of years ago
Credit: Philip Kiberd Evidence from an ancient eggshell has revealed important new information about the extreme climate change faced by human early ancestors. The research...
Instant COVID sensor to prevent outbreaks and protect communities
Sensor detects COVID-19 and variants on people's breath, even when they are asymptomaticCredit: Soterius RMIT University is collaborating with partners including Australian biomedical start-up Soterius...
