Smartphone screen technology used to trick harmful bacteria

Conducting plastics found in smartphone screens can be used to trick the metabolism of pathogenic bacteria,…

Academic argues for changes in the laws governing modern warfare

Modern warfare and terrorist acts often sees the killing of innocent civilians which presents complex challenges…

Genes behind gestation length, preterm delivery identified

The genes that regulate gestational length and the likelihood of preterm delivery, have been identified in…

Mixing and matching yeast DNA

Scientists show molecular factors that determine why some regions in yeast chromosomes are apt for remodeling,…

Proteins keep a grip on cells

Scientists have revealed new structural information on the integrin-laminin interaction. These findings provide important insights on…

New dental imaging method uses squid ink to fish for gum disease

Squid ink could one day make getting checked for gum disease at the dentist less tedious…

Hidden Inca treasure: Remarkable new tree genus discovered in the Andes

Hidden in plain sight -- that's how researchers describe their discovery of a new genus of…

Ultraviolet light from superluminous supernova key to revealing explosion mechanism

An international team of researchers has discovered a way to use UV light from superluminous supernovae…

Sometimes you shouldn’t say sorry

Being socially rejected can be a painful emotional experience -- but being told sorry may not…

Fast magnetic writing of data

Magnetic data storage has long been considered too slow for use in the working memories of…