Gaining a deeper understanding of how we connect

Homophily is the notion that humans tend to preferentially interact and connect with individuals who are…

New probe aids novel findings on cell functions

Collaborative research at the University of Cincinnati has developed a new probe to better study cells…

Evolution of the largest of the large dinosaurs

Sauropods—including iconic long-necked dinosaurs like Brachiosaurus and Apatosaurus—were the largest animals ever to walk the earth.…

Automated detection of embryonic developmental defects

Complex multicellular organisms can only emerge from fertilized eggs because embryonic development is biologically precisely regulated.…

Elucidating the mysteries of enzyme evolution at the macromolecular level

Professor Nicolas Doucet and his team at Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) made a…

Rising seas are causing septic systems to fail, finds researcher

A University of Miami industrial engineering graduate student has conducted research that shows which sites in…

Researchers close to unleashing rapeseed's protein power for human consumption

Half of plant proteins in the EU come from rapeseed plants. Until now, the plant has…

Researchers develop flexible sweat sensor based on photonic cellulose nanocrystal

Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC), an emerging bio-based material, has been widely applied in fields such as electronics,…

Mathematical model based on psychology predicts who will buy trendy products

It’s often risky to introduce new products to the market. In fact, statistics show that between…

Study provides crucial insights on designing efficient nanofilters

The process of filtration makes an appearance in quite a few instances of our daily lives,…