RNA is the key functional component of spliceosomes, molecular machines that control how genes are…
Month: November 2013
First study of Russian meteor: Chelyabinsk was largest meteoroid strike since Tunguska event of 1908
The meteor that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia in February 2013 was “a wake-up call,” according…
Climate change scientists must turn their attention to clean skies, experts urge
Natural aerosols, such as emissions from volcanoes or plants, may contribute more uncertainty than previously…
Volcanic rock probe helps unlock mysteries of how Earth formed
New insights gleaned from volcanic rock are helping scientists better understand how our planet evolved…
Newly discovered predatory dinosaur ‘king of gore’ reveals the origins of T. rex
A dinosaur belonging to the same evolutionary branch as the famous Tyrannosaurus rex has just…
Clean Air Act has led to improved water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
A new study shows that the reduction of pollution emissions from power plants in the…
Don’t get sick in July
With almost no experience, newly graduated medical students enter teaching hospitals around the country every…
Creating a mental image of better healthcare for all
An innovative new training program for nurses will bring mental health services to underserved areas…
Researchers look to butterflies to improve flight
A better understanding of the aerodynamic properties of butterfly wings may lead to improved human-made…
Inkjet-based circuits created at fraction of time and cost
Researchers have developed a novel method to rapidly and cheaply make electrical circuits by printing…