A handheld 'tricorder' that can test for biological contamination in real-time has been the dream of…
The language of conversation impacts on the ‘synchronization’ of our brains
Experts have shown for the first time that the way in which the activity of two…
Platinum nanoparticles for selective treatment of liver cancer cells
Researchers recently demonstrated that platinum nanoparticles can be used to kill liver cancer cells with greater…
Biocolonizer species are putting the conservation of the granite at Machu Picchu at risk
A research group has used a non-destructive methodology to determine the role of specific algae, lichens,…
How proteins become embedded in a cell membrane
Many proteins with important biological functions are embedded in a biomembrane in the cells of humans…
Cell study sheds light on damage caused by aging
Some of the damaging cell effects linked to aging could be prevented by manipulating tiny parts…
Immunological scarring from celiac disease
Immune cells in the bowel of people who suffer with celiac disease are permanently replaced by…
Orangutans make complex economic decisions about tool use
Flexible tool use is closely associated to higher mental processes such as the ability to plan…
Bavarians in record push for ‘save the bees’ vote
A record 1.75 million Bavarians signed a petition to seek a referendum to "save the bees,"…
How energy efficiency delivers green dividends in red and blue states
The Green New Deal, a bundle of proposed policies that would combat climate change, create green…