The extremely salty, very cold, and almost oxygen-free environment under the permafrost of Lost Hammer Spring…
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Open-source program IDs synthetic, naturally occurring gene sequences
It’s a given that certain bacteria and viruses can cause illness and disease, but the real…
Increased army mechanization reduces the risk of a coup d'état
A state’s risk of a coup is negatively associated with its army’s degree of mechanization, understood…
Genetic mutations enable efficient evolution of tuberculosis-causing bacteria
Researchers have identified how the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) can evolve rapidly in response to…
Heavy flooding, landslides destroy buildings, roads in China
Heavy rainstorms are causing major flooding and landslides in southern China, destroying buildings, crops and roads,…
Unraveling sex determination in Bursaphelenchus nematodes: A path towards pest control
The sex and sexual characteristics constitute key aspects of an organism’s life and are determined by…
Video: Why can't I distill liquor at home?
Distilling liquor might be a relatively simple process—heating a fermented liquid and keeping only the boiled…
Spider silk properties analyzed for use as bio-based fibers in the medical field
Silk has been cultivated for centuries by domesticated silkworms, but it has been difficult to commercially…
Relationships are best between people of similar desirability, study finds
Everyone remembers those old high school movies where the ultra-nerdy teenage boy falls in love with…
Quantum sensor can detect electromagnetic signals of any frequency
Quantum sensors, which detect the most minute variations in magnetic or electrical fields, have enabled precision…