Geneticists pump the brakes on DNA, revealing key developmental process

Researchers at Princeton University have revealed the inner workings of a gene repression mechanism in fruit…

'Rock-breathing' bacteria are electron spin doctors, study shows

Electrons spin. It’s a fundamental part of their existence. Some spin “up” while others spin “down.”…

Study finds signal cascade that keeps plant stem cells active

Pools of stem cells in the apical meristems of plants are key to continued growth and…

Computation analysis unravels the complex behavior of a polymer

A polymer that can be broken down into its molecular building blocks, which can then be…

Novel method for easier scaling of quantum devices

In an advance that may help researchers scale up quantum devices, an MIT team has developed…

Catching new patterns of swirling light mid-flight

In many situations, it’s fair to say that light travels in a straight line without much…

Great Barrier Reef enters crucial period in coral bleaching

The Great Barrier Reef is facing a critical period of heat stress over the coming weeks…

Neutrinos determined where galaxies formed in the early universe

In the early universe, particles called neutrinos had a starring role in determining where galaxy clusters…

Burned area trends in the Amazon similar to previous years

Thousands of fires broke out in the Amazon last year – sparking an international media frenzy.…

Burned area trends in Brazil similar to previous years

Thousands of fires broke out in the Amazon last year – sparking an international media frenzy.…