Within the mitochondria, complex biochemical processes occur that convert the energy contained in the carbohydrates that…
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Key advance in physics research could help enable super-efficient electrical power
Today, an international team of researchers led by Séamus Davis, Professor of Physics at the University…
Inflation of online ratings can be beneficial and detrimental
Many adults consult online ratings and reviews before they make a purchase. However, how ratings affect…
How marine predators find food hotspots in open ocean 'deserts'
A new study led by scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and University of Washington…
Southern Ocean takes on the heat of climate change
In the past 50 years, the oceans have absorbed more than 90% of the excess heat…
Digital nomads want to replace the nation state—is there a darker side to this quest for global freedom?
A ‘network state’ is ideologically aligned but geographically decentralized. The people are spread around the world…
Artificial gravity provides partial protection for biology in space
Space travel to the moon, Mars, and beyond can expose astronauts to extreme conditions, causing potential…
PITT pathway: Scientists discover how cells repair longevity-promoting 'recycling system'
Today in Nature, University of Pittsburgh researchers describe for the first time a pathway by which…
Climate change puts availability of vital renewable energy source at risk, research reveals
Climate change is putting the availability of biomass fuels and technologies—a vital alternative to fossil fuels—at…
Advanced microscope techniques could pave way for improved computer memories
Anyone who has watched steam billow up from a boiling kettle or seen ice crystals form…