Massive neutron stars colliding in space are thought to be able to create precious metals such…
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Study elucidates molecular mechanism that controls a critical step in the meiotic division of egg cells
When producing our germ cells—egg and sperm—a special feature is required in the cell division process:…
Astronomers discover 20 new radio-bright high-redshift quasars
By analyzing the data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) Legacy Imaging Surveys and from…
International collaboration uses auroras to reveal new factor that damages the ozone layer
To assess damage caused to the ozone layer by charged particles in space that surround the…
Color patterns drive fish community structure in coral reefs, study finds
Visual signals, such as color patterns are an important communication medium for anemonefish. Researchers from Okinawa…
Controversial approach aims to expand plastics recycling
Major chemical companies are backing pyrolysis plants that convert plastic waste into hydrocarbon feedstocks that can…
New abiotic pathway for the formation of oxygen
Oxygen plays a crucial role for all living organisms on Earth. Researchers at the University of…
Toward a fully edible sensor showing if frozen food has previously thawed
When you’re standing in the frozen food aisle, it’s nearly impossible to know whether that Salisbury…
Study shows shaker channel mutation differs structurally from human potassium channels
Potassium (K+) channels are small, highly specialized conduits within every living cell that are responsible for…
New characterization methods developed to identify light elements
In research published today in Nano Letters, physicists have delivered an unexpected boost for researchers with…