A type of virus that dominates water samples taken from the world's oceans has long escaped…
Earth’s core and mantle separated in a disorderly fashion
Plumes of hot rock surging upward from the Earth's mantle at volcanic hotspots contain evidence that…
Earth’s core and mantle separated in a disorderly fashion
Plumes of hot rock surging upward from the Earth's mantle at volcanic hotspots contain evidence that…
Research revealed the first-ever crystal structure of the dopamine 2 receptor bound to an antipsychotic drug
Although antipsychotic drugs are among the most widely prescribed medications, individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and…
Lyosomes and mitochondria chat each other up in cell
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that two key cellular structures, called mitochondria and lysosomes, come into…
First complete genome assembly of planarian flatworm reveals treasure trove on the function and evolution of genes
The planarian flatworm Schmidtea mediterranea is an extraordinary animal. Even when cut into tiny pieces, each…
Tidal cycles could help predict volcanic eruptions, study suggests
Just before a surprise eruption of New Zealand's Ruapehu volcano in 2007, seismic tremor near its…
Working in female-dominated workplaces means worse access to flexible working arrangements
Workers in female-dominated workplaces have worse access to flexible working arrangements than those in gender-neutral and…
Scientists successfully clone monkeys; could humans be next?
NEW YORK (AP) -- For the first time, researchers have used the cloning method that produced…
Google Lunar X Prize competition ends without a winner
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Millions of dollars offered in the Google Lunar X Prize competition will…