A new way to assess male fertility

Current tests for male fertility include measuring the concentration and motility of spermatozoa. However, other characteristics…

'Flapping wings' powered by the Sun

In ancient Greek mythology, Icarus’ wax wings melted when he dared to fly too close to…

Weed-derived compounds in Serbian groundwater could contribute to endemic kidney disease

People living in Balkan farming villages along the Danube River have long suffered from a unique…

Keeping it simple—Synthesizing useful organic compounds now made easier and cheaper

The Suzuki-Miyaura reaction is a well-known chemical process in which a reaction between organic boronic acids…

ISS Daily Summary Report – 2/19/2020

Dose Distribution Inside the ISS – 3D (DOSIS 3D): As a continuation of the troubleshooting, the…

Methane emitted by humans vastly underestimated, researchers find

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and large contributor to global warming. Methane emissions to the…

Whale cams track swimming efficiency of ocean giants

The relatively squat and gangly humpback whale moves more efficiently through the water than its sleeker,…

Global relationships that determine bird diversity on islands uncovered

It is known that biodiversity is unevenly distributed across the planet. But why do some islands…

Researchers discover new mechanism for the coexistence of species

Researchers from the AMOLF institute in Amsterdam and Harvard have shown that the ability of organisms…

Scientists develop more accurate stem-cell model of early developing mouse embryo

Scientists from the Hubrecht Institute (KNAW) and the University of Cambridge (UK) have managed to generate…