Atomic movie of melting gold could help design materials for future fusion reactors

Researchers have recorded the most detailed atomic movie of gold melting after being blasted by laser…

The evolution of testes

The fossil record preserves predominantly vestiges of hard structures such as bones or teeth. Consequently, resolving…

Exploring bacterial social interactions to manipulate bacterial pathogens

A new study proposes new strategies to induce the collapse of bacterial populations. A research team…

Study debunks notion that large chunks of Medicare go to lost causes

Around 25 percent of Medicare spending in the US occurs in the last year of people's…

Mutations in gene TRAF7 are associated with a multisystem disorder

Four mutations of gene TRAF7 have been associated with a multisystem disorder.

Injectable electronics offer powerful new tool in understanding how retinal cells work

For decades, scientists hoping to understand how the retina interprets visual input have often had to…

The problem with solving problems

As demonstrated in a series of new studies, researchers show that as the prevalence of a…

Global surface area of rivers and streams is 45 percent higher than previously thought

Researchers used satellite images, on-the-ground measurements and a statistical model to determine how much of the…

Open relationships just as satisfying as monogamous ones

Couples in non-monogamous relationships have the same level of relationship satisfaction, psychological well-being and sexual satisfaction…

Mars valleys traced back to precipitation

The valley networks of Mars bear a strong resemblance to those found in arid landscapes on…