Evidence for a new property of quantum matter revealed

A theorized but never-before detected property of quantum matter has now been spotted in the lab.

Experiments trace interstellar dust back to solar system’s formation

Experiments have helped to confirm that samples of interplanetary particles -- collected from Earth's upper atmosphere…

Making the oxygen we breathe, a photosynthesis mechanism exposed

Oxygen photosynthesis has to be the greatest giver of life on Earth, and researchers have cracked…

Investigators suggest that brain circuits could unlock new psychiatric treatments

The findings of the studies highlight the complexity of brain inhibitory systems and the importance of…

Volcanic activity, declining ocean oxygen triggered mass extinction of ancient organisms

Global climate change, fueled by skyrocketing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, is siphoning oxygen from today's…

Orange peels may hold secret to airborne medicine, safer bridges

Engineers have figured out the mechanics of how oranges release that thin stream of fragrant oil…

Predicted environmental changes could significantly reduce global production of vegetables

The global production of vegetables and legumes, which are an important part of healthy diets, could…

Fueling a deep-sea ecosystem

Miles beneath the ocean's surface in the dark abyss, vast communities of subseafloor microbes at deep-sea…

RNA changes aided sunflower’s rapid evolutionary transformation, domestication

A new study sheds light on the genetic mechanisms that allowed sunflowers to undergo a relatively…

Warmer climate will dramatically increase the volatility of global corn crops

Warmer temperatures by the end of this century will dramatically increase the volatility in global supplies…