Unique protein structures could hold the key to treatment for Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Bath in the UK have discovered a series of protein structures that are thought to be highly relevant to the...
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What is artificial intelligence?
A conversation between an AI engineer and a humanities researcherCredit: World Scientific What is Artificial Intelligence? What do the words 'artificial' and 'intelligence' mean? And...
Study adds to evidence that cells in the nose are key entry point for SARS CoV-2
Credit: Photo by Mengfei Chen Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine, experimenting with a small number of human cell samples, report that the "hook" of cells...
COVID-19: How South Korea prevailed while the US failed
Credit: Florida Atlantic University COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. The U.S. accounts for about 25 percent of...
Water contaminant could have neurotoxic effects on children
Are those relying on private well water potentially at greater risk?Credit: (Samantha Ying/UCR) Manganese isn't considered a major water contaminant in America, but a new...
NTU scientists develop “biorubber” glue for faster surgical recovery and pain relief
Credit: NTU Singapore Materials scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have invented a new type of surgical glue that can help join blood...
A new iron based superelastic alloy capable of withstanding extreme temperatures
Credit: Tohoku University Researchers from Tohoku University's Graduate School of Engineering have discovered a novel iron-based superelastic alloy (SEA) capable of withstanding extreme temperatures -both...
Breakthrough for law enforcement to rapidly distinguish hemp vs. controlled marijuana
Credit: Hemp Synergistics/Ron Fazio WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- As hemp-based products experience heightened popularity among consumers, leading forensic scientists collaborate to solve a growing problem...
Ancient gene family protects algae from salt and cold in an Antarctic lake
Gene product catalyzes the production of glycerol, helping algae to survive in an extreme environmentCredit: Rachael Morgan-Kiss Glycerol, used in the past as antifreeze for...
Australia’s wish list of exotic pets
Credit: Adam Toomes Unsustainable trade of species is a major pathway for the introduction of invasive alien species at distant localities and at higher frequencies....
Small enzyme-mimicking polymers may have helped start life
ELSI scientists find that small highly branched polymers which may have formed spontaneously on early Earth can mimic modern biological protein enzyme function. These simple...
Declining US plant breeding programs impacts food security
Credit: Sarah Kostick The majority of today's plant-based food is a product of plant breeding. U.S. public plant breed-ing programs often focus on crops that...
Seafood could account for 25% of animal protein needed to meet increases in demand
Credit: Chris Costello lab, UCSB CORVALLIS, Ore. - Policy reforms and technological improvements could drive seafood production upward by as much as 75% over the...
Two UTA faculty members honored with UT System awards
Rasmussen and Robinson-Freeman recognized for teaching excellenceCredit: UT Arlington Two University of Texas at Arlington faculty members--Stephanie Rasmussen, associate professor of accounting in the College...
WVU researchers earn $1.5 million DOE grant to develop technology to decrease natural gas emissions
Credit: Nigel Clark/West Virginia University With the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas production sites, engineers at West Virginia University are developing...