New research into the most effective way of lifting fingerprints from polymer banknotes has been…
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Dismantling the retinoic acid synthesis pathway in chordate evolution
The planktonic organism Oikopleura dioica, an animal model in the study of evolution and embryonic…
A toxic quick-change artist
Molecular biologists have discovered a mechanism which enables a deadly toxin to penetrate and destroy…
Preventing type 2 diabetes: When genes fail to respond
It is widely accepted that physical exercise lowers the risk of developing diabetes. Yet in…
Solar panels study reveals impact on Earth
Researchers have produced the first detailed study of the impact of solar parks on the…
Radical avoidance of plastics in the home: General environmental exposure limits beneficial effects
The well-known documentary “Plastic Planet” by Werner Boote starkly illustrates the dangers of plastic and…
New analysis recommends responsible prescription of opioids to pain patients
A recent review and analysis suggests that some policies restricting opioid prescriptions to curb overdose…
Advancing self-driving car design, other shared human- and machine-controlled systems
Computer scientists have described a new approach to managing the challenge of transferring control between…
Nearly half of California nursing home residents complete end-of-life care orders
New research finds broad acceptance of written end-of-life care orders among California nursing home residents,…
Robot would assemble modular telescope — in space
A new concept in space telescope design uses a modular structure and an assembly robot…