NASA Scientists Study Life Origins By Simulating a Cosmic Evolution

Because amino acids are found in all living things on Earth scientists are eager to understand…

How do methanotrophs handle the toxic effects of hydrogen sulfide?

Methanotrophs—organisms that grow by consuming methane—seem to be perfect for alleviating global warming, since methane accounts…

Forests can help manage water amid development, climate change

In areas near Raleigh projected to see heavier future development, keeping buffers of trees or other…

Pandemic-forced shift to online education can be boon for future social workers

The COVID-19 pandemic forced education, services, health care and many other aspects of everyday life online.…

Study shows circadian clock helps cells recover during starvation

Cells with a functioning molecular clock are better able to adapt to changes in glucose supply…

Urban forest-mapping with help from public and private data

A Concordia project cataloging the diversity of the urban forest in a Montreal residential neighborhood is…

Adult children get less support in separated families, finds study

A recent study finds that families with separated parents provide less financial and emotional support to…

Electrons take new shape inside unconventional metal

One of the biggest achievements of quantum physics was recasting our vision of the atom. Out…

Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans

The island of Hispaniola once had among the highest diversity of rodents in the Caribbean, supporting…

X-ray light reveals how virus responsible for COVID-19 covers its tracks, eluding the immune system

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS CoV-2 virus, continues to threaten populations around the world,…