More than 60 years after the drug thalidomide caused birth defects in thousands of children whose…
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New lung cell type discovered
Two research teams report the discovery of a new, rare type of cell in the human…
Understanding soil through its microbiome
Soil is full of life, essential for nutrient cycling and carbon storage. To better understand how…
Pinpointing a molecule for sea lamprey control
Scientists have identified a single molecule that could be a key in controlling invasive sea lampreys.…
Monsoon rains found to be beneficial to underground aquifers
Using a combination of field instrumentation, unmanned aerial vehicles and a hydrologic model, a team of…
Fast, cheap and colorful 3-D printing
People are exploring the use of 3-D printing for wide-ranging applications, including manufacturing, medical devices, fashion…
Makeup of an individual’s gut bacteria may play role in weight loss
A preliminary study suggests that, for some people, specific activities of gut bacteria may be responsible…
Icy Greenland’s heated geologic past
By mapping the heat escaping from below the Greenland Ice Sheet, a scientist has sharpened our…
Innovative technique converts white fat to brown fat
Increasing healthy brown fat might help weight management and reduce symptoms of diabetes. Engineers have developed…
Breaking up ‘fatbergs’: Engineers develop technique to break down fats, oil and grease
Cooking oil and similar waste can clog pipes, harm fish and even grow into solid deposits…