Spinning electrons open the door to future hybrid electronics

A discovery of how to control and transfer spinning electrons paves the way for novel hybrid…

Mistaken identity of East Asian vine species resolved after 100 years

New light has been shed on a misclassified vine species in the Ryukyu Islands of East…

Illegal activities threaten natural World Heritage

Illegal fishing, logging and poaching, are impacting two-thirds of the 57 natural World Heritage sites monitored…

Exposure to cardiovascular risk factors linked with arterial distensibility in adolescence

The longitudinal study on children and adolescents is unique worldwide. The study shows that cardiovascular risk…

How telomeres protect cells from premature senescence

Researchers have further uncovered the secrets of telomeres, the caps that protect the ends of our…

Fixation of powder catalysts on electrodes

Chemists have developed a new method to tightly fix catalyst powders on electrode surfaces. Currently, the…

Size not important for fish in the largest mass extinction of all time

Understanding modern biodiversity and extinction threats is important. It is commonly assumed that being large contributes…

Picture overload hinders children’s word learning from storybooks

While publishers look to produce ever more colourful and exciting texts to entice buyers, University of…

Hubble eyes a powerful galaxy with a password name

Not all galaxies have the luxury of possessing a simple moniker or quirky nickname. This impressive…

Birds become immune to influenza

An influenza infection in birds gives a good protection against other subtypes of the virus, like…