A study has uncovered the genetic mechanism for how acute myeloid leukemia cells with a…
Month: June 2016
Do sharks survive after the hook?
Fitbit-like sensors are the best tools for monitoring whether sharks survive catch-and-release fishing — essential…
Hubble confirms new dark spot on Neptune
New images confirm the presence of a dark vortex on Neptune. Though similar features were…
Pterosaur flies safely home after 95 million years
With the help of University of Alberta scientists, a newly described pterosaur has finally flown…
Volcanoes get quiet before they erupt
Until now, there has not been a way to forecast eruptions of restless volcanoes because…
Fix for 3-billion-year-old genetic error could dramatically improve genetic sequencing
Researchers found a fix for a 3-billion-year-old glitch in one of the major carriers of…
Moral dilemma with driverless cars: Who gets protected, the driver or pedestrians?
A new study shows that the public is conflicted over safety scenarios concerning driverless cars,…
Good bacteria vital to coral reef survival
Good bacteria could be the key to keeping coral healthy, able to withstand the impacts…
Scientists reveal single-neuron gene landscape of the human brain
A team of scientists has completed the first large-scale assessment of single neuronal ‘transcriptomes.’ Their…
Index could help identify women at risk for rapid bone loss
Researchers have developed an index to better predict which women may experience faster bone loss…