PIA23991: Albor Fossae

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A new antibiotic binding site found in the ribosome

A group of scientists from Russia, Germany and the United States, led by Skoltech scientists Ilya…

Producing a gaseous messenger molecule inside the body, on demand

Nitric oxide is an important signaling molecule in the body, with a role in building nervous…

Engineers use 'DNA origami' to identify vaccine design rules

By folding DNA into a virus-like structure, MIT researchers have designed HIV-like particles that provoke a…

New research reveals plant control with the power of light

University of East Anglia scientists have helped find a way to control different plant processes—such as…

Multifunctional nanofiber protects against explosions

Since World War I, the vast majority of American combat casualties has come not from gunshot…

Researchers reveal air pollution's connection to infant mortality

Dust sweeping across the Southeast U.S. in recent days warns of a growing risk to infants…

Deforestation and land-clearing are taking a toll on Brazil's corn yield

Brazil is one of the top three producers of both soy and corn globally, and its…

Global warming will cause ecosystems to produce more methane than first predicted

New research suggests that as the Earth warms natural ecosystems such as freshwaters will release more…

Team shows how to store data using 2-D materials instead of silicon chips

A Stanford-led team has invented a way to store data by sliding atomically thin layers of…