With the continuing rise of China as a global economic and trading power, there is no…
Scientists develop tool to sequence circular DNA
A new tool invented by University of Alberta biologists to sequence circular DNA will provide scientists…
Laser-powered rover to explore moon's dark shadows
A laser light shone through the dark could power robotic exploration of the most tantalizing locations…
Vitamin B3 revitalizes energy metabolism in muscle disease
An international team of scientists, led by University of Helsinki reported that vitamin B3, niacin, has…
Building on strengths to support Aboriginal young people's sexual health
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project “What We Do Well’ has reached a milestone of…
Nanomaterial significantly enhances potential COVID-19 therapy
Niclosamide, a drug used to treat tapeworms, has been found to have strong antiviral effect against…
Lack of sick leave guarantees puts nations' health and economic security at risk, study finds
At a time when the world’s attention is focused on curbing the spread of infectious disease,…
SOFIA finds clues hidden in Pluto's haze
When the New Horizons spacecraft passed by Pluto in 2015, one of the many fascinating features…
What limits the ability of plants to draw water from dry soil?
What limits the ability of plants to draw water from dry soil? That’s the question California…
Researchers identify romaine lettuces that last longer
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have identified five Romaine lettuce varieties that both brown less quickly…