During the daytime, plants convert the Sun’s energy into sugars using photosynthesis, a complex, multi-stage…
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Insecticide-treated nets may still prevent malaria despite mosquito resistance
Insecticide-treated nets may still help prevent malaria despite mosquitoes developing resistance, which may provide a…
How to make a tiny volcanic island
On Nov. 20 2013, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force discovered a small islet near Nishinoshima…
Metabolism protein found to also regulate feeding behavior in the brain
Feeling hungry or full leads us to change how much we eat, but the molecular…
Shark research produces the unexpected
In a surprise result, scientists have found female blacktip reef sharks and their young stay…
Being overweight linked to poorer memory
Overweight young adults may have poorer episodic memory — the ability to recall past events…
Consumers care about carbon footprint
How much do consumers care about the carbon footprint of the products they buy? Would…
Building living, breathing supercomputers
The substance that provides energy to all the cells in our bodies, Adenosine triphosphate (ATP),…
Drug discovery paradigm targets Tau protein aggregation linked to the Alzheimer’s disease
New research demonstrates novel drug discovery paradigm to target the aggregation of the Tau protein…
New research reveals 25 signs your cat could be in pain
Cat owners the world over are familiar with their pets’ individual personalities, habits and preferences,…