Researchers unveil detailed genome of invasive malaria mosquito

Despite the broad notoriety of sharks, snakes, scorpions and other formidable creatures, mosquitoes remain the deadliest…

Climate change likely drove the extinction of North America's largest animals

A new study published in Nature Communications suggests that the extinction of North America’s largest mammals…

Sloshing quantum fluids of light and matter to probe superfluidity

The ‘sloshing’ of a quantum fluid comprised of light and matter reveals superfluid properties. …

The effect of natural disasters on charitable and criminal activity

The human condition is riddled with extreme events, which bring chaos into our lives. Natural disasters…

Water is a probable vector for mammalian virus transmission

Water is a necessity for all life but its availability can be limited. In geographical areas…

New microscopy analysis allows discovery of central adhesion complex

Researchers have developed a method for determining the arrangement and density of individual proteins in cells.…

ESA zoekt nieuwe astronauten

Voor het eerst in 11 jaar tijd is de Europese ruimtevaartorganisatie (ESA) op zoek naar nieuwe…

Answer quickly to be believed

When people pause before replying to a question, even for just a few seconds, their answers…

The water surface is a fantastic place for chemical reactions

Using an advanced technique, scientists have demonstrated that a chemical reaction powered by light takes place…

First humans in Tasmania must have seen spectacular auroras

A small sub-alpine lake in western Tasmania has helped establish that 41,000 years ago Australia experienced…