How old are your organs? To scientists' surprise, organs are a mix of young and old cells

Scientists once thought that neurons, or possibly heart cells, were the oldest cells in the body.…

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…