Evolution after Chicxulub asteroid impact: Rapid response of life to end-cretaceous mass

The impact event that formed the Chicxulub crater (Yucatán Peninsula, México) caused the extinction of 75%…

Tale of the tape: Sticky bits make better batteries

Scientists use an industrial laser to turn adhesive tape into a component for safer, anode-free lithium…

Customizable smart window technology could improve energy efficiency of buildings

Scientists combined solar cell technology with a novel optimization approach to develop a smart window prototype…

Experts' high-flying study reveals secrets of soaring birds

New research has revealed when it comes to flying the largest of birds don’t rely on…

Wireless aquatic robot could clean water and transport cells

Researchers have developed a tiny plastic robot, made of responsive polymers, which moves under the influence…

Gemini Observatory's quick reflexes capture fleeting flash

Rapid follow-up of the optical afterglow from one of the most distant confirmed short gamma-ray bursts…

Scientists ID gene responsible for deadly glioblastoma

The discovery of the oncogene responsible for glioblastoma could be the brain cancer’s Achilles’ heel, one…

Avian speciation: Uniform vs. particolored plumage

Although carrion crows and hooded crows are almost indistinguishable genetically, they avoid mating with each other.…

Road verges could be havens for pollinators

Better-managed road verges can help boost pollinating insects, new research shows. Click here for…

How our brains remain active during familiar, repetitive tasks

New research, based on earlier results in mice, suggests that our brains are never at rest,…