Feel the burn: Biochemical pathway that spurs beige fat cells to burn energy is discovered

Researchers have identified a brain receptor and signaling pathway that spurs beige fat cells to burn…

Mice regrow brain tissue after stroke with bioengineered gel

In a first-of-its-kind finding, a new stroke-healing gel helped regrow neurons and blood vessels in mice…

Discovery for grouping atoms invokes Pasteur

Scientists have found a new way of joining groups of atoms together into shape-changing molecules --…

Turning entanglement upside down

Physicists have come up with a surprisingly simple idea to investigate quantum entanglement of many particles.…

Deadly malaria’s evolution revealed

The evolutionary path of the deadliest human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, has been revealed for the…

Don’t wait for a unicorn: Investing in low-carbon tech now will save money

Waiting for a 'unicorn technology' that provides green energy at low cost could be more expensive…

Quantum effects observed in photosynthesis

Molecules that are involved in photosynthesis exhibit the same quantum effects as non-living matter, concludes an…

Observing cellular activity, one molecule at a time

Using a new mode of atomic force microscopy, researchers have found a way to see and…

Self-healing material a breakthrough for bio-inspired robotics

Many natural organisms have the ability to repair themselves. Now, manufactured machines will be able to…

Scientist reveals likely cause of childhood leukemia

A major new analysis reveals for the first time the likely cause of most cases of…