Hubble ‘traps’ a vermin galaxy

A new Hubble image shows a distant galaxy as it begins to align with and pass…

DIY crystal-makers get refurbished online cookbook

In response to popular demand, materials scientists have resurrected an online cookbook of crystalline structures that…

Catching the IMSI-catchers: SeaGlass brings transparency to cell phone surveillance

Security researchers have developed a new system called SeaGlass to detect anomalies in the cellular landscape…

Follistatin is a key player in embryo implantation

Follistatin plays a key role in establishing receptivity of the uterus to embryo implantation in an…

New ceramic nanofiber ‘sponges’ could be used for flexible insulation, water purification

Ceramic materials tend to shatter when deformed, but new research shows a way of using ultra-thin…

Bone loss is another hidden pathology caused by malaria infection

Malaria infection causes bone loss as a result of chronic bone inflammation induced by accumulated Plasmodium…

Patients nearing end of life receptive to having cholesterol medicine ‘deprescribed’

Patients nearing the end of their lives because of a 'life-limiting illness' such as cancer or…

Details of Lassa virus structure could inform development of vaccines, therapies

A 10-year Lassa virus research project has yielded structural and functional details of a key viral…

Successful field experiments with autonomos drones

Researchers have performed a successful field experiment with autonomous drones. In two or three years, it…

Are dense star clusters the origin of the gravitational waves discovered by LIGO?

Much to their surprise, scientists are finding dozens of black holes deep within densely packed collections…