Broadening the scope of epoxide ring opening reactions with zirconocene

Epoxides belong to a class of organic compounds called “cyclic ethers” that are characterized by a…

NASA’s HyTEC to Help Jets Burn Less Fuel

HyTEC, or Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core, is a NASA project kicked off in June 2021 seeking…

Third launch attempt for Boeing's beleaguered Starliner spacecraft

American aerospace giant Boeing is making a third attempt to reach the International Space Station Thursday…

US economy on brink of recovering pre-COVID job numbers, but more than half of industries lag

The U.S. is on pace to recover all 22 million jobs wiped out in the COVID-19…

Wild tulips need love, too: Research highlights ignored 'plight' of spring symbol

In the days of cable TV, melancholy commercials pleading for donations to help save big animals…

Epilepsy drug stops nervous system tumor growth in mice

People with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) develop tumors on nerves throughout their bodies. Researchers have discovered…

Scientists reveal how seascapes of the ancient world shaped genetic structure of European populations

Scientists have explored the importance of sea travel in prehistory by examining the genomes of ancient…

Some people fared better than others during COVID-19 pandemic due to genetics

Everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but a new study finds that some individuals…

Repurposed antibiotic may be an effective therapeutic in COVID-19 infected mice

Repurposed drugs may have a speedier path to clinical use because they have already been shown…

Past events reveal how future warming could harm cold-water corals

How will future warming of the planet impact cold-water corals? A new analysis of ancient evidence…