Usutu virus, a flavivirus of African origin, was first detected in Austria in 2001, when it…
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Making healthier decisions, step by step
For 10 days, scientists posted signs at the bottom of a set of airport stairs and…
Space radiation won’t stop NASA’s human exploration
While it's true that space radiation is one of the biggest challenges for a human journey…
Purple power: Synthetic ‘purple membranes’ transform sunlight to hydrogen fuel
A new way has been found to produce solar fuels by developing “synthetic purple membranes.” These…
Proteins may prevent dysfunction, disease by relaxing, study shows
A team of researchers used simulations and X-rays to conclude that disordered proteins remain unfolded and…
Star Dust Helps Explain Mysterious Dimming Star
Astronomers are working to understand the mysterious dimming of Tabby's Star. The astronomers report that space…
Higher dose of vitamin D increases bone density in premature babies, study finds
If the standard supplementation of 400 IUs of vitamin D is increased to 800 IUs daily…
Contests for female attention turns males into better performers in fruit flies
Giving females an opportunity to choose the male they mate with leads to the evolution of…
Wildlife in the ditches need a detox cure
When it's raining on the roads, slops of road dust and contaminants drain into the road…
Does size matter? Bigger cod fish contain more mercury
The levels of mercury in the Oslofjord cod has increased over the last 30 years, despite…