In a new study, scientists show how immune receptors clear dead and dysfunctional brain cells…
Month: April 2016
Earth’s soils could play key role in locking away greenhouse gases
The world’s soils could store an extra eight billion tonnes of greenhouse gases, helping to…
Supernovae showered Earth with radioactive debris
An international team of scientists has found evidence of a series of massive supernova explosions…
Supermassive black holes may be lurking everywhere in the universe
One of the largest supermassive black holes on record has been discovered in an unexpected…
Sentinel-3A feels the heat
Despite only being in orbit a matter of weeks, Sentinel-3A has already delivered some impressive…
New database gives scientists hope for helping coral reefs
With the future of coral reefs threatened now more than ever, researchers have announced the…
How bioceramics could help fight gum disease
The surface of silicon nitride has a lethal effect on the bacteria that commonly cause…
So long lithium, hello bacteria batteries?
As renewable energy sources grow, so does the demand for new ways to store the…
Genvoya in HIV: Positive effects predominate in some adults, negative effects in others
Regarding the use of Genvoya in HIV, there is a hint of a minor added…
Insect eyes enable drones to fly independently
After studying how insects navigate through dense vegetation, researchers have come up with a system…