Why are volcanologists interested in vapor bubbles? Because they can accumulate in a magma reservoir…
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Elusive state of superconducting matter discovered after 50 years
Scientists have produced the first direct evidence of a state of electronic matter first predicted…
Genetic diversity helps to limit infectious disease
The idea that host diversity can limit disease outbreaks is not new. For example, crop…
Vital nutrient has key role in keeping body clocks running on time
The essential mineral magnesium has an unexpected role in helping living things remain adapted to…
Repairing DNA damage in the human body
DNA repair is compromised at important regions of our genome, shedding new light on the…
Prehistoric peepers give vital clue in solving 300 million year old ‘Tully Monster’
A 300-million-year-old fossil mystery has been solved by a research team which has identified that…
How LSD can make us lose our sense of self
When people take the psychedelic drug LSD, they sometimes feel as though the boundary that…
Global studies reveal health financing crisis facing developing countries
Two major studies reveal the health financing crisis facing developing countries as a result of…
Study discovers link between cancer and autism
Although patients who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder have a higher burden…
In wide range of species, longevity proteins affect dozens of the same genes
Scientists studying the biology of aging have found dozens of genes common to worms, flies,…