Enigma of fatty acid metabolism solved—enzyme shape controls activity

The core components of all body fats are fatty acids. Their production is initiated by the…

Large-scale whaling in north Scandinavia may date back to 6th century

The intensive whaling that has pushed many species to the brink of extinction today may be…

Indoor positioning using a wireless network

Scientists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, have developed an innovative method for indoor positioning…

Team develops novel micro-embossing equipment for precision optical microstructures

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a novel micro-embossing device for manufacturing precision glass…

Scientists can make skillful seasonal forecasts of summer temperature in western China

Surface air temperature (SAT) is an important hydrological and climatic variable in western China. In contrast…

Study reveals simple chemical process that may have led to the origin of life on Earth

Research led by Kuhan Chandru and Jim Cleaves from the Earth-Life Science Institute at Tokyo Institute…

Observing the cell’s protein factories during self-assembly

Berlin-based researchers have produced snapshots of cellular ribosomes. Their findings could set us on the path…

Using organic waste to fight soil contamination by heavy metals

Scientists from Skoltech's Center for Computational and Data-Intensive Science and Engineering (CDISE) in Russia and the…

Stephen Hawking’s words will be beamed into space

The words of the renowned physicist have been set to music by composer Vangelis.

Environmental Control System Development

Abstract: Since before the first men landed on the moon, human beings have aspired to reach…