UK wild newt species free from flesh-eating fungus for now…

The UK's wild newt populations seem to be free from a flesh-eating lethal fungus known to…

How a membrane protein can move both lipids and ions

The TMEM16 family of membrane proteins was hailed as representing the elusive calcium-activated chloride channels. However,…

Gene behind long-recognized mitochondrial disease has highly varied effects

Mutations in the mitochondrial gene mt-ATP6, which encodes an essential part of the mitochondrial motor known…

Some children can ‘recover’ from autism, but problems often remain, study finds

Research in the past several years has shown that children can outgrow a diagnosis of autism…

Coal power stations disrupt rainfall: Global study

Modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine dust particles than road traffic and can even modify…

Grasses are better than fertilizer for growing healthy blueberries

A new study shows that growing grasses alongside blueberry plants corrects signs of iron deficiency, with…

Movie technology inspires wearable liquid unit that aims to harvest energy

Engineers have created wearable technology to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The team invented a…

Unprecedented number of warm-water species moved northward during marine heatwave

A new study documents an unprecedented number of southern marine species moving northward into California and…

These less common proteins may help fend off the flu

Influenza type B, though generally less widespread than type A, poses a formidable threat for vulnerable…

Faster robots demoralize co-workers

New research finds that when robots are beating humans in contests for cash prizes, people consider…