A metal-free process has been developed for the rapid synthesis of elusive small-molecule catalysts that…
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Mars to lose its largest moon, Phobos, but gain a ring
Mars’ largest moon — one of only two in our solar system moving inward towards…
Fat cells originating from bone marrow found in humans
Fat cells produced by stem cells from the bone marrow may be linked to chronic…
People who rely on their intuition are, at times, less likely to cheat
In psychological studies, intuition, or ‘gut instinct,’ is the ability to understand something immediately, without…
Investigational drug may prevent life-threatening muscle loss in advanced cancers
New data describes how an experimental drug can stop life-threatening muscle wasting (cachexia) associated with…
Decarbonizing tourism: Would you pay US$11 for a carbon-free holiday?
The damaging effects of carbon dioxide emissions from tourism could eventually be eliminated if travelers…
Immune-disorder treatment in mice holds potential for multiple sclerosis patients
A simple, rapid way to treat an immune-related disorder in mice has been identified by…
Cataract surgery lessens patients’ dizziness
Older people with visual impairment can report feeling dizzy and falling. A new study found…
Gut microbes signal to the brain when they’re full
Don’t have room for dessert? The bacteria in your gut may be telling you something….
A flounder’s disappearing act explained
Simply oscillating its fins is all a flounder, a flat fish, needs to do to…