Inflammasomes are assemblies that are central to inflammatory responses. Now researchers shed new light on…
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How comets break up, make up
A new study indicates the bodies of some periodic comets — objects that orbit the…
Genetic switch that turned moths black also colors butterflies
The same gene that enables tropical butterflies to mimic each other’s bright and colorful patterning…
Just what sustains Earth’s magnetic field anyway?
Earth’s magnetic field shields us from deadly cosmic radiation, and without it, life as we…
Carbon potential of Alaska lands
Through geologic time the cold temperatures of Alaska have led to the storage of vast…
In all US regions, broad support for increasing legal age of tobacco sales
In all nine regions of the country, a majority of adults supported increasing the minimum…
Study highlights ’emotional labor’ of college student-athletes
A recent study highlights the ’emotional labor’ required of collegiate student-athletes, which can leave student-athletes…
New approach to nuclear structure cuts amount of computational power required
The atomic nucleus is highly complex. Understanding this complexity often requires a tremendous amount of…
A vision for revamping neuroscience education
The expanding scope and growing number of tools used for neuroscience is moving beyond what…
Ultra-sensitive, vibration-tolerant gas sensor makes field applications more practical
A new device that can detect ultra-low concentrations of gases like nitrogen dioxide accurately and…