A new computer game developed by students makes it possible for visually impaired people to…
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Disabling Mouse Enzyme Increases Fertility
Changing the sugars attached to a hormone produced in the pituitary gland increased fertility levels…
The Mouse That Roared: Pipsqueak Star Unleashes Monster Flare
On April 25, NASA’s Swift satellite picked up the brightest flare ever seen from a…
Bone Drug Could Help Prevent The Spread Of Breast Cancer
Maintaining bone density could be a key to decreasing the spread of cancer in women…
Bacteria-resistant Films Created: Microbe Adhesion Depends On Surface Stiffness
Having found that whether bacteria stick to surfaces depends partly on how stiff those surfaces…
An Ancient Protein Balances Gene Activity And Silences Foreign DNA In Bacteria
Compared to humans, bacteria have a much tidier genome. The tiny microorganisms pack their genes…
How Did That Chain Letter Get To My Inbox?
Everyone who has an e-mail account has probably received a forwarded chain letter promising good…
Climate ‘accelerating bird loss’
Climate change is “amplifying” the threats facing the world’s bird species, a key study concludes.
Fuels Cells: New Material Increases Power Output By More Than 50 Percent
Engineers have improved the power output of one type of fuel cell by more than…
Protein Combination Triggers 9-1-1 To Make Cells Fight Cancer-causing agents
Microbiologists have found a way to trigger a protein combination called 9-1-1 that sends an…