Protein nanoclusters protect cells from stressful forces, and diseases such as muscular dystrophy

Scientists at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences found that emerin responds to…

Astronomers find hidden trove of massive black holes

A team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found…

New tool measures atomic scale defects, identifies transistor limitations

A new technique for studying defects in semiconductor materials could lead to improved speed, power and…

Five facts about the gruesome beauty of solitary wasps

Most people recognize a wasp as those stripy insects who ruin our summer picnics. They live…

Investing more in cycling far outweighs the costs

The Dutch have long been recognized as leaders in cycling. Denmark is not far behind, with…

Forget about Mars, when will humans be flying to Saturn?

It might be hard to fathom now, but the human exploration of the solar system isn’t…

Ancient Roman laws give us a window into a world of abuse

Domestic violence was endemic in the Roman world. Click here for original story, Ancient…

Study establishes key areas for tiger movement in central India

Tigers across central India traverse long distances to get from one protected area to another. Maintaining…

Basic income could cut poverty to lowest level in 60 years at no net cost

A new universal basic income model could cut poverty by more than half at no net…

Reference genomes provide first insights into genetic roots of mustelid physiological and behavioral diversity

Mustelids are the most ecologically and taxonomically diverse family within the order Carnivora. From the tayra…