Cigar-shaped interstellar trespasser may be fragment of wrecked planet

A reddish-colored cigar-shaped interstellar object called ‘Oumuamua that is tumbling through our solar system may be…

Hierarchically mesoporous titanium dioxide materials for energy and environmental applications

Since the first discovery of photocatalytic water splitting on a TiO2 electrode under ultraviolet (UV) light,…

Novel 3-D imaging technology makes fluorescence microscopy more efficient

Scientists have been using fluorescence microscopy to study the inner workings of biological cells and organisms…

Spider venom key to pain relief without side-effects

Molecules in tarantula venom could be used as an alternative to opioid pain killers for people…

'Directing' evolution to identify potential drugs earlier in discovery

Scientists have developed a technique that could significantly reduce the time of discovering potential new antibody-based…

Students often do not question online information, study finds

The Internet and social media are among the most frequently used sources of information today. Students,…

Coronavirus lockdowns are pushing mass transit systems to the brink – and low-income riders will pay the price

Low-income Americans have borne the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic. They may also get left behind…

Expert discusses social distancing and cyberbullying

For many children and teenagers, social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic means the only interaction they…

Long space flights can increase the volume of astronauts’ brains

Spending at least six months in microgravity can cause astronauts’ brain volumes to increase, causing pressure…

Solar power plants get help from satellites to predict cloud cover

The output of solar energy systems is highly dependent on cloud cover. While weather forecasting can…