You can't always count on finding water above ground in Australia. Some rivers flow through the…
Month: April 2019
The lunar effect
For centuries, our lunar neighbour has been a source of fascination and inspiration for poets and…
Scientists solve mystery of pristine weapons of China’s Terracotta Warriors
For decades, scientists have been perplexed by the marvelous preservation of bronze weapons associated with China's…
Scientists solve mystery of pristine weapons of China’s Terracotta Warriors
For decades, scientists have been perplexed by the marvelous preservation of bronze weapons associated with China's…
Going with the flow: How fecal bacteria spread in streams
Little research has been conducted into the spread and distribution of fecal bacteria in rivers and,…
Screw-shaped bird sperm swim faster — but it comes at a cost
New research suggests that bird sperm cells with a spiral or screw-like shape swim faster than…
One way T cell function may fail in cancer
Researchers have discovered a mechanism by which one type of immune cell, CD8+ T cells, can…
Electricity-conducting bacteria yield secret to tiny batteries, big medical advances
These strange bacteria conduct electricity via a structure never before seen in nature -- a structure…
Think female race car drivers aren’t fit enough? Think again
In the world of racing, the debate on whether women are as fit as men behind…
Ready, steady, go: Steps in plant immune receptor activation
Two landmark studies provide unprecedented structural insight into how plant immune receptors are primed -- and…