Artificial biology is working toward creating a genuinely new organism. Researchers are designing and building proteins…
How cancer metastasis happens: Researchers reveal a key mechanism
Cancer metastasis, the migration of cells from a primary tumor to form distant tumors in the…
North, east, south, west: The many faces of Abell 1758
Resembling a swarm of flickering fireflies, this beautiful galaxy cluster glows intensely in the dark cosmos,…
Using crumpled graphene balls to make better batteries
The paper ball-like graphene particles stack into a porous scaffold to suppress filament growth of lithium…
Counting chromosomes: Plant scientists solve a century-old mystery about reproduction
Counting is vital in nature. Counting chromosomes is something that most animals, plants and even single-celled…
Counting chromosomes: Plant scientists solve a century-old mystery about reproduction
Counting is vital in nature. Counting chromosomes is something that most animals, plants and even single-celled…
Meteoritic stardust unlocks timing of supernova dust formation
Dust is everywhere -- not just in your attic or under your bed, but also in…
human impact on forest still evident after 500 years
Researchers have used high-tech tools to more precisely view where these cleared sites were and how…
Scientists find microbes on the skin of mice promote tissue healing, immunity
Beneficial bacteria on the skin of lab mice work with the animals' immune systems to defend…
College branding makes beer more salient to underage students
Major beer companies have rolled out marketing campaigns and products -- such as 'fan cans,' store…