Supplies of a promising drug for cancer, HIV and possibly other diseases is dwindling, and scientists…
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Spotting the spin of the Majorana fermion under the microscope
Using a new twist on a technique for imaging atomic structures, researchers have detected a unique…
Baby talk in any language: Shifting the timbre of our voices
When talking with their young infants, parents instinctively use 'baby talk,' a unique form of speech…
Genes responsible for diversity of human skin colors identified
A study of diverse African groups by geneticists has identified new genetic variants associated with skin…
Laser cavities take on new shapes and functionalities
Researchers have demonstrated the first laser cavity that can confine and propagate light in any shape…
Engineers develop a programmable ‘camouflaging’ material inspired by octopus skin
Engineers have invented stretchable surfaces with programmable 3-D texture morphing, a synthetic 'camouflaging skin' inspired by…
Biology study suggests father’s nutrition before sex could contribute to health of baby
Doctors long have stressed the importance of good nutrition for expectant mothers. Now biologists say the…
Thunderstorm activity is highest at foot of the Zugspitze
Those who are afraid of thunderstorms should move to Kiel, whereas those who do not feel…
Rainfall trends in arid regions buck commonly held climate change theories
To explore the links between climatic warming and rainfall in drylands, scientists analysed more than 50…
Paleogenomic analysis sheds light on Easter Island mysteries
New paleogenomic research appears to rule out the likelihood that inhabitants of Easter Island intermixed with…