OneWeb: London start-up set to launch first big batch of satellites

The UK-based firm plans near-monthly launches of spacecraft to deliver a broadband internet service. …

How farmers' opinions determine success of plant-disease control strategies

To successfully combat a crop-threatening disease, it may be more important to educate growers about the…

Collaboration lets researchers 'read' proteins for new properties

Clumps of proteins inside cells are a common thread in many neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral…

Key molecular machine in cells pictured in detail for the first time

Scientists from the UNC School of Medicine, Columbia University, and Rockefeller University have revealed the inner…

Water-conducting membrane allows carbon dioxide to transform into fuel more efficiently

Methanol is a versatile and efficient chemical used as fuel in the production of countless products.…

Why bumble bees are going extinct in time of 'climate chaos'

When you were young, were you the type of child who would scour open fields looking…

Portable lab you plug into your phone can diagnose illnesses like coronavirus

Engineers have created a tiny portable lab that plugs into your phone, connecting it automatically to…

New robot does superior job sampling blood

In the future, robots could take blood samples, benefiting patients and healthcare workers alike. A team…

Synchronization of neurons is critical for learning and forming memories

Researchers found that the neurons involved in Pavlovian learning shift their behavior during the learning process…

Study takes a stand against prolonged sitting

A new study shows classrooms remain overlooked when it comes to the health risks of sitting…