Dying adults in the United States have 2.5 people assisting them, on average, according to…
Category: Science
Crystals help volcanoes cope with pressure
Researchers have discovered that volcanoes have a unique way of dealing with pressure — through…
Tracking the birth of a ‘super-earth’
‘Synthetic observations’ simulating nascent planetary systems could help explain a puzzle — how planets form…
Study of premature babies has implications for future treatment
Doctors now have better insight into the biology of premature birth. New findings may have…
Bacteria on surfaces: Strength of adhesion does not depend on size of contact area
Scientists have developed a method with which they can measure the contact area between a…
Contaminants in food: Identifying and assessing risks as early as possible
Dioxins, mineral oils, perfluorinated substances — people do not only obtain important nutrients with their…
British Asian students more likely to receive negative media coverage
Media outlets continue to differentiate between British East Asian students and East Asian students in…
How cells control nuclear size becomes clearer
It’s been over a century since scientists first observed that cells and their nucleus grow…
Ancient Greek theaters used moveable stages more than 2,000 years ago
Theater has been loved by many people since classical times. Along with its popularity, stage…
Structural insights into the modulation of synaptic adhesion by MDGA for synaptogenesis
The 3-D structure of MDGA1/Neuroligin-2 complex have been revealed by researchers, along with mechanistic insights…