Assembling life’s molecular motor

As part of a project dedicated to modeling how single-celled purple bacteria turn light into food,…

Folk contraceptives lead researchers to drugs that block fertilization

Most contraceptives include steroid hormones at concentrations that can produce side effects in women. Scientists have…

No escaping ocean plastic: 37 million bits of litter on one of world’s remotest islands

The beaches of one of the world's most remote islands have been found to be polluted…

Let there be tissue: More precise, controlled method of engineering tissues from stem cells

Near-infrared light proves an effective and precise tool for engineering tissues from stem cells, report scientists.

Researchers look to boost crowdsourced brainstorming

The very nature of crowdsourcing means that ideators can be overwhelmed by the number of ideas…

Ebola survivors have a ‘unique’ retinal scar

Researchers have conducted a study of Ebola survivors to determine if the virus has any specific…

HPC4MfG paper manufacturing project yields first results

New simulations could help US paper manufacturers significantly reduce production costs and increase energy efficiencies.

Nonprescription use of Ritalin linked to adverse side effects, study finds

New research has explored the potential side effects of the stimulant drug Ritalin on those without…

Study expands understanding of how the brain encodes fear memory

Research on 'fear memory' could lead to the development of therapies that reduce the effects of…

Americans divided on whether recent science protests will benefit scientists’ causes

Americans are split in their support of recent science marches and whether these events will make…