Geothermal energy: Drilling a 3,000 meters deep well
Researchers from the University of Geneva have studied the seismic activity recorded during the drilling of a geothermal well and shown that it did not...
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Tumor vs. immune system: A battle to decide the host’s fate
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba show how tumors can disable the immune system to survive and growCredit: University of Tsukuba Tsukuba, Japan - The...
Adding sewage sludge on soils does not promote antibiotic resistance, Swedish study shows
Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg Adding sewage sludge on soils does not promote antibiotic resistance, a study from University of Gothenburg shows. Some of the...
Dolphins gather in female family groups
Mothers and singles swim in select areasCredit: Photo Dr Fernando Diaz-Aguirre Social clusters including mothers' groups play an important role in the life of southern...
Observing proteins in their natural environment
Solvent chemistryCredit: RUB, Kramer By detecting the spin of the metal contrast agent with electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR, in short), they could draw conclusions...
Human gut-in-a-dish model helps define ‘leaky gut,’ and outline a pathway to treatment
3D human gut organoids reveal molecular system that keeps intestinal linings sealed, demonstrate how the system breaks down and how it can be strengthened with...
San Antonio researchers win $18 million contract to develop tularemia vaccine
Vaccine would be the first to protect against tularemia in the United StatesCredit: The University of Texas at San Antonio FEBRUARY 10, 2020 — Southwest...
A thermometer can be stretched and crumpled by water
Credit: Taiho Park(POSTECH) Recent outbreaks of the novel coronavirus have emphasized the importance of quarantine and prevention more than ever. When monitoring changes in our...
Researchers virtually ‘unwind’ lithium battery for the first time
Credit: UCL, ILL, HZB An international team led by researchers at UCL has revealed new insights into the workings of a lithium battery by virtually...
Acid-loving microbe can improve understanding of past climate
Research goes to the extremes to record ancient ocean temperaturesCredit: Photo by Wil Leavitt. HANOVER, N.H. - February 10, 2020- Food and energy availability cause...
Scientists warn humanity about worldwide insect decline
They also suggest ways to recognise and avert its consequencesCredit: Pedro Cardoso Engaging civil society and policy makers is essential for the future and mutual...
Research uncovers new path for melanoma detection and treatment
Credit: Edith Cowan University A new way to spot melanoma cells circulating in the blood has the potential to significantly improve the monitoring of cancer...
New research shows that El Niño contributes to insect collapse in the Amazon
Hotter and drier El Niño events are having an alarming effect on biodiversity in the Amazon Rainforest and further add to a disturbing global insect...
Inequitable medicare reimbursements threaten care of most vulnerable
Credit: Saint Louis University Hospitals, doctors and Medicare Advantage insurance plans that care for some of the most vulnerable patients are not reimbursed fairly by...
UCSC genome browser posts the coronavirus genome
Researchers can now use the Browser's features to see genetic code at any scale and add annotations for global collaborationCredit: From Mechanisms of Coronavirus Cell...
