With greenhouse gas emissions causing Earth’s climate to steadily heat up, we’re seeing an increasing number of extreme and anomalous weather events. But predicting and…
Birth of Our Planet: Caltech Uncovers New Details of Earth’s Formation
A new study from Caltech suggests the early Earth formed from hot, dry materials, implying water arrived late in Earth’s formation. The research, offering clues…
Scientists Discover a Way To Manipulate the Brain’s Perception of Time
The Learning Lab at Champalimaud Research has discovered a way to manipulate the brain’s perception of time by controlling neural activity in rats. Their research,…
DNA Origami Nanostructures: Reprogramming the Shape of Virus Capsids To Advance Biomedicine
Proteins that encapsulate viruses can be molded into defined shapes using DNA and RNA origami nanostructures. Bioengineers have discovered a method to customize the size…
DNA Origami Nanostructures: Reprogramming the Shape of Virus Capsids To Advance Biomedicine
Proteins that encapsulate viruses can be molded into defined shapes using DNA and RNA origami nanostructures. Bioengineers have discovered a method to customize the size…
Startling Findings: 1 in 5 Children Have Levels of “Forever Chemicals” Above Safety Limits
PFAS, synthetic chemicals present in common consumer products, accumulate in nature and humans, causing several health problems including reduced vaccine response in children and certain…
Astronomers Break the “BOAT” – Decoding the Mystery of the Universe’s Brightest Explosion
Last year, telescopes around the world registered the brightest cosmic explosion of all time. Astrophysicists can now explain what made it so dazzling. Few cosmic…
Elevating Performance: Colorful Foods Improve Athletes’ Vision
Visual range is a critical asset for top athletes in almost any sport. Nutrition is an important part of any top athlete’s training program. And…
Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn’t Break Down in the Ocean
The term “biodegradable” can be deceptive when applied to plastic substitutes that require heat to break down or industrial composting conditions. A commonly utilized compostable…
Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn’t Break Down in the Ocean
The term “biodegradable” can be deceptive when applied to plastic substitutes that require heat to break down or industrial composting conditions. A commonly utilized compostable…