How stem cells decide their identity

Several hundred different cell types of the adult human body are formed during embryonic development, starting…

Two chiral catalysts working hand in hand

The stereoisomers of a molecule can cause different effects in a biological system, which is important…

One in two homeless people may have experienced a head injury in their lifetime

People who are homeless experience a disproportionately high lifetime prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI), according…

Fake news feels less immoral to share when we've seen it before

People who repeatedly encounter a fake news item may feel less and less unethical about sharing…

Micro implants could restore standing and walking

Researchers are focused on restoring lower-body function after severe spinal injuries using a tiny spinal implant.…

Bending an organic semiconductor can boost electrical flow

Slightly bending semiconductors made of organic materials can roughly double the speed of electricity flowing through…

Atmospheric Scientist Sergey Korkin Writes Algorithms to Simulate Instruments Findings

Atmospheric Scientist Sergey Korkin writes algorithms that help scientists understand air quality. Click here…

Carpentry Compiler helps woodworkers design objects that they can actually make

Researchers have created Carpentry Compiler, a digital tool that allows users to design woodworking projects. Once…

Whaling and climate change led to 100 years of feast or famine for Antarctic penguins

New research reveals how penguins have dealt with more than a century of human impacts in…

‘Robot Hotel’ Launching to the International Space Station

Robots need a place to stay in space, too. NASA is attaching a “robot hotel” to…