New study of water-saving plants advances efforts to develop drought-resistant crops

As part of an effort to develop drought-resistant food and bioenergy crops, scientists have uncovered the…

The Goldilocks effect in aging research

For stem cells to be healthy, telomere length has to be just right, scientists have found.…

Small but mighty: Tiny proteins with big roles in biology

Scientists have discovered a small protein important for cellular housekeeping. The new molecule could provide a…

Game changer for organic solar cells

Researchers have developed a simple processing technique that could cut the cost of organic photovoltaics and…

Using the force: Powerful new technique reveals mechanical environment of cells in their natural habitat, the living embryo

A powerful new technique reveals the mechanical environment of cells in their natural habitat, the living…

Snow data from satellites improves temperature predictions, researchers show

Incorporating snow data collected from space into computer climate models can significantly improve seasonal temperature predictions,…

Simple processing technique could cut cost of organic PV and wearable electronics

A simple solution-based electrical doping technique could help reduce the cost of polymer solar cells and…

Direct link between REM sleep loss, desire for sugary and fatty foods discovered

A new method has been used by researchers to produce REM sleep loss in mice along…

Study of wild plants contribute to understanding of high risks associated with a warming climate

New research investigates how well native California wild mustard species withstand increasing temperatures with the goal…

Growing mosquito populations linked to urbanization, DDT’s slow decay

Mosquito populations have increased as much as ten-fold over the past five decades in New York,…