Over-the-counter COVID tests can quickly show whether you are infected with SARS-CoV-2. But if you have…
New global biodiversity framework falls short on inclusion of chemical pollutants, say environmental experts
Environmental scientists, ecologists, and policy experts argue in a letter published today in Science that the…
Off-season cattle grazing to help control fire danger from invasive cheatgrass
Cheatgrass, an invasive annual grass that has invaded Nevada rangelands, is responsible for much of the…
Exploring soy sauce's salt-enhancing peptides
Soy sauce deepens the flavor of soup stocks, gives stir-fried rice its sweet-salty glaze and makes…
Ancient meteorite upends our ideas of how Mars formed
Meteorite analysis hints that early Mars got important volatile elements like hydrogen and oxygen from meteorite…
Researchers discuss 'WRNing' for the right DNA repair pathway choice
A new editorial paper titled “WRNing for the right DNA repair pathway choice” has been published…
Using cell phone data to track population movements and more efficiently implement pandemic lockdowns
New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science identifies a new method of implementing pandemic lockdowns…
Privileges confirmed for straight white men working in STEM
A new study that considered multiple aspects including sexual identity and disabilities confirms a long-held belief:…
Largest study of domestic cat DNA identifies disease-causing variants in new breeds
Thirteen genetic variants associated with disease in cats are present in more pedigreed breeds than previously…
Quantum simulator delivers new insight
A quantum simulator is giving physicists a clear look at spin-charge separation, a bizarre phenomenon in…