Fast vs slow water: Explaining the fragile-to-strong transition

Scientists have investigated the fragile-to-strong transition of water. Unlike most liquids, when water is cooled, the…

Zika virus study reveals possible causes of brain pathology

In healthy individuals, the Zika virus causes flu-like symptoms. If a pregnant woman becomes infected, the…

Episodic and intense rain caused by ancient global warming

A new study by scientists at the University of Bristol has shown that ancient global warming…

Chromatin structure: Slip-sliding away…

The DNA in the cell nucleus is highly condensed, and genes must be rendered accessible before…

Scientists find a neurological synergy in explaining the processing of an optical illusion

A team of scientists has uncovered a neurological synergy that occurs in visual adaptation, a phenomenon…

Mechanical properties of viral DNA determine the course of infection

A new study reveals a previously unknown mechanism that governs whether viruses that infect bacteria will…

Increased chances of successful IVF with 18-20 eggs

The likelihood of childbirth after in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment increases if 18 to 20 eggs…

Veiled supernovae provide clue to stellar evolution

At the end of its life, a red supergiant star explodes in a hydrogen-rich supernova. By…

Satellites more at risk from fast solar wind than a major space storm

Satellites are more likely to be at risk from high-speed solar wind than a major geomagnetic…

Superradiance: Quantum effect detected in tiny diamonds

An atom gives off energy and causes many other atoms in its vicinity to emit light…