Scientists once thought that neurons, or possibly heart cells, were the oldest cells in the body.…
Author: admin
Danger avoidance can be genetically encoded for four generations, biologists say
Princeton University researchers have discovered that learned behaviors can be inherited for multiple generations in C.…
New research shakes up the sloth family tree
New studies by two research teams published today in the journals Nature Ecology and Evolution and…
A polar-bear-inspired material for heat insulation
For polar bears, the insulation provided by their fat, skin, and fur is a matter of…
Dynamics of key viral attack strategy visible for first time
Many infectious viruses, from HIV to West Nile, rely on a fundamental biological process called frameshifting…
NASA Scientist to Discuss “Hurricane Hunting NASA Style” at Library of Congress Lecture
The public is invited to a free lecture called ‘Hurricane Hunting NASA Style on June 13 …
Talking to each other—how forest conservation can succeed
Forest conservation can be a source of tension between competing priorities and interests from forestry, science,…
Intercultural communication crucial for engineering education
In an increasingly connected world it helps to engage with other cultures without prejudice or assumption.…
Jam-packed: A novel microscopic approach to amorphous solids
A team led by The University of Tokyo developed a new method for understanding the structural…
A weird star just rapidly dimmed for a few days and we don't know why
A star that’s been totally calm for at least five years just suddenly dimmed by 70…