Photosynthesis starts with a single photon, study shows

Using a complex cast of metal-studded pigments, proteins, enzymes, and co-enzymes, photosynthetic organisms can convert the…

Researchers report light-controlled transport of biomolecules across the cell membrane

Crossing the membrane is a major challenge on the journey through the cell. Large biomolecules usually…

New insights into the origin of food sharing among humans

As humans evolved to hunt, gather and share food, cooperation provided a key to our success…

Novel deep learning-based software detects and tracks individual cells with high precision

Cell growth and division are two of the most fundamental and essential features of life, and…

Astronomers investigate the true nature of quasar SDSS J0823+2418 with VODKA

By conducting Varstrometry for Off-nucleus and Dual sub-Kpc AGN (VODKA), astronomers from the University of Illinois…

Sonodynamic immunotherapy proves effective in pancreatic cancer treatment

Ultrasound is a promising technique for treating cancer. Unlike laser light, used in photodynamic cancer therapy,…

Philadelphia Zoo: Accidental deaths of 5 meerkats apparently caused by poisoning linked to dye

The sudden deaths of all five meerkats at the Philadelphia Zoo this month were apparently caused…

Climate change has increased diversity of butterflies in Sweden and Finland, may have major ecosystem consequences

New research shows that butterflies have expanded their ranges over the past 120 years to cope…

Fastest star in the galaxy clocked at 2285 kilometres per second

Astronomers have spotted white dwarfs moving faster than any free-moving star seen before – so fast…

PIA25978: Buvinda Vallis

           Target: Mars Mission:  2001 Mars Odyssey Instrument:  THEMIS Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU Click here…