Between July 4 and July 6, 2019, a sequence of powerful earthquakes rumbled near Ridgecrest, California,…
New model simulates the tsunamis caused by iceberg calving
A team of scientists has developed a new model for simulating both iceberg calving and the…
There's more to genes than DNA: How Mum and Dad add something extra
Biologists at the Universities of Bath and Vienna have discovered 71 new ‘imprinted’ genes in the…
New high-speed method for spectroscopic measurements
Researchers at Tampere University and their collaborators have shown how spectroscopic measurements can be made much…
New model shows greater likelihood, frequency of urban extreme heat events
Extreme heat waves in urban areas are much more likely than previously thought, according to a…
Cellular mechanisms of early mammary gland development unraveled
Despite long-standing interest, the cellular mechanisms driving the initiation of mammary gland development have remained elusive…
GCSE results linked to child's enjoyment of school at age six
A child’s enjoyment of school at six years old is linked to their GCSE results aged…
Using visible light to efficiently decompose carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activities have risen drastically over the last century and a…
Using starch and baking soda to harvest mechanical energy
Scientists have used a compound made from a starch derivative and baking soda to help convert…
There's more to genes than DNA: How Mum and Dad add something extra, just for you
Biologists have discovered 71 new ‘imprinted’ genes in the mouse genome, a finding that takes them…