One of the current challenges in biology is to understand rapidly-changing phenomena. Interestingly, only a…
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Origins of Sun’s swirling spicules discovered
For the first time, a computer simulation — so detailed it took a full year…
Peroxisomal biogenesis disorder: New link to sugar metabolism
Peroxisomal biogenesis disorder, which has been linked only to lipid metabolism, is also associated with…
Spinal cord injury: Using cortical targets to improve motor function
New research provides the first evidence that cortical targets could represent a novel therapeutic site…
Interventions to prevent cognitive decline, dementia
Cognitive training, blood pressure management for people with hypertension, and increased physical activity all show…
Flexible wearable electronics use body heat for energy
In a proof-of-concept study, engineers have designed a flexible thermoelectric energy harvester that has the…
Quantum thermometer or optical refrigerator?
In an arranged marriage of optics and mechanics, physicists have created microscopic structural beams that…
How eggs got their shapes
The evolution of the amniotic egg — complete with membrane and shell — was key…
Catalyst mimics the z-scheme of photosynthesis
A new study demonstrates a process with great potential for developing technologies for reducing CO2…
Previously unknown pine marten diversity discovered
The elusive American pine marten, a little-studied member of the weasel family, might be more…