Coronavirus outbreak raises question: Why are bat viruses so deadly?

A study of cultured bat cells shows that their strong immune responses, constantly primed to respond…

Twist in the story of volcanism and mass extinctions

An emerging scientific consensus is that gases — in particular carbon gases — released by volcanic…

What makes a 'good Samaritan' good? That opinion depends on the beneficiary

New research suggests that someone who helps a total stranger is generally viewed as morally better…

Superior 'bio-ink' for 3D printing pioneered

Biomedical engineers have developed a ‘bio-ink’ for 3D printed materials that could serve as scaffolds for…

NASA Administrator Statement on Moon to Mars Initiative, FY 2021 Budget

NASA Administrator Statement on Moon to Mars Initiative, FY 2021 Budget Click here for…

Chemists develop safer hydrogenation processes

Safe and environmentally-friendly hydrogen gas on demand could be on the horizon following a new ‘hydrogenation’…

Human textiles to repair blood vessels

As the leading cause of mortality worldwide, cardiovascular diseases claim over 17 million lives each year,…

Finding a cure for dog's brain cancer may help us find a cure for ourselves

For cancers such as glioma, preclinical research models have failed to provide sufficient insight for medical…

Oral traditions and volcanic eruptions in Australia

In Australia, the onset of human occupation (about 65,000 years ago?) and dispersion across the continent…

Is it hemp or marijuana? New scanner gives instant answer

Hemp is technically legal in Texas, but proving that hemp is not marijuana can be a…