Scientists identify a new way gut bacteria break down complex sugars

New light has been shed on the functioning of human gut bacteria which could help to…

Sea ice extent sinks to record lows at both poles

The Arctic sea ice maximum extent and Antarctic minimum extent are both record lows this year.…

Light used to remotely control curvature of plastics

Researchers have developed a technique that uses light to get flat, plastic sheets to curve into…

Under the dead sea, warnings of dire drought

Nearly 1,000 feet below the bed of the Dead Sea, scientists have found evidence that during…

Weight-bearing exercises promote bone formation in men

Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million people worldwide and is a serious public health concern, according…

Researchers help map future of precision medicine in Parkinson’s disease

A new transformative approach to defining, studying and treating Parkinson's disease has been revealed by investigators.…

3-D printing turns nanomachines into life-size workers

Researchers have unlocked the key to transforming microscopic nanorings into smart materials that perform work at…

Machine learning lets scientists reverse-engineer cellular control networks

Researchers have used machine learning on the Stampede supercomputer to model the cellular control network that…

Upper part of Earth’s magnetic field reveals details of a dramatic past

Satellites have been mapping the upper part of the Earth magnetic field by collecting data for…

Making ‘mulch’ ado of ant hills

Ants are hardworking and beneficial insects, research reveals. In the activities of their daily lives, ants…