Permian volcanism contributed to atmospheric greenhouse gas content in Antarctica

The Choiyoi magmatic Province, with an estimated volume of ~1.3 million square kilometers, represents a voluminous…

Food for thought: Why did we ever start farming?

A recent paper sheds light on the question regarding the adaptation farming in early populations in…

Understanding stock market returns: Which models fits best?

A comparison of two models for stock market prediction shows clear differences in their accuracy, depending…

Scientists capture live, atomic-level detail of nanoparticle formation

Scientists have achieved real-time atom rearrangement monitoring using aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy during the synthesis…

Prebiotic chemistry: Stable majorities

How could prebiotic information-bearing DNA sequences survive in the face of competition from a vast excess…

Parasitology: Exotic signaling mechanism in pathogens

The unicellular parasite that causes sleeping sickness differs from other eukaryotes in the mode of regulation…

Caring for an older adult with cancer comes with emotional challenges for caregivers, too

Until now, no large study has evaluated whether or not caring for older adults with advanced…

Nature versus nurture: Environment exerts greater influence on corn health than genetics

In one of the largest and most diverse leaf microbe studies to date, the team monitored…

3D-printed transparent skull provides a window to the brain

Researchers have developed a unique 3D-printed transparent skull implant for mice that provides an opportunity to…

Study reveals genes associated with heavy drinking and alcoholism

A large genomic study of nearly 275,000 people has revealed new insights into genetic drivers of…