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The idea that mass extinctions allow many new types of species to evolve is a central concept in evolution, but a new study using artificial...

Cataloging nature’s hidden arsenal: Viruses that infect bacteria

A new genetic approach can accelerate the study of phage-microbe interactions with implications for health, agriculture, and climate Credit: Wikimedia Commons Scientists are continually searching...

Increased social media use linked to developing depression, research finds

A study of young adults who use social media more are also more likely to develop depression within six months, a U of A study...

Immediate detection of airborne viruses with a disposable kit!

Development of an integrated sampling/monitoring platform for airborne viruses. Rapid and selective diagnosis of airborne viruses using disposable sampling/monitoring kits Credit: Korea Institute of Science...

Artificial intelligence finds surprising patterns in Earth’s biological mass extinctions

The idea that mass extinctions allow many new types of species to evolve is a central concept in evolution, but a new study using artificial...

Toxin provides clues to long-term effects of diarrhea caused by E. coli

Bacteria change surface of human intestine to benefit themselves Credit: Alaullah Sheikh For people in wealthy countries, diarrhea is usually nothing more than an uncomfortable...

FSU researchers investigate how face shape affects COVID-19 mask performance

Credit: Mark Wallheiser/FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Face masks are helpful in preventing the spread of COVID-19, but researchers believe they can be made even more...

A balancing act: Improved water treatment technique using ‘energy matching’

Scientists in Japan and China develop an innovative system to treat water using direct solar steam generationCredit: PS Photography on Pexels Today, a large number...

First-known fossil iguana burrow found in the Bahamas

The finding fills in a gap of scientific knowledge for a prehistoric behavior of an iconic lizard Credit: Illustration by Anthony Martin. The discovery of...

Harvesting the sun’s energy for clean drinking water: Where we are, where we need to be

Scientists review some of the research behind a technology that could cauterize a growing global drinking water crisisCredit: Lei Miao from SIT Without drinkable water...

Masked education: Which face coverings are best for student comprehension?

As instructors continue to wear masks for the safety of themselves and their students, the question of which types of masks allow for the best...

Longenesis announces Curator platform for privacy-preserving data use for COVID-19 research

Longenesis announces the first deployment of its flagship product Curator for real-time, privacy-preserving biomedical data identification, with National Research Programme in Latvia for COVID-19 research...

Recommendations for coping with working and learning remotely and returning to the workplace

How can students with special education needs be supported when learning remotely? This question plus management of COVID-19 in the workplace, yoga to relieve pandemic...

UBCO researchers suggest stool transplants can battle serious infections

Genetic analysis helps ensure successful fecal microbiota transplantsCredit: UBC Okanagan Could number two be number one when it comes to combating recurrent Clostridium difficile (CDI)...

New ‘sea dragon’ discovered off UK coastline