New neurodevelopmental syndrome and NKAP gene

Researchers have identified a gene mutation that causes developmental delay, intellectual disability, behavioral abnormalities and musculoskeletal…

Massive filaments fuel the growth of galaxies and supermassive black holes

Based on direct observations researchers have discovered massive filaments between galaxies in a proto-cluster, extending over…

Why the language-ready brain is so complex

Scientists argue for a new model of language, involving the interaction of multiple brain networks. This…

Toxin promotes cattle-to-cattle transmission of deadly Escherichia coli strains

Shiga toxin subtype 2a (Stx2a) may play a key role in promoting the colonization and transmission…

Plants alert neighbors to threats using common 'language'

New research shows that plants can communicate with each other when they come under attack from…

How to make carbon pricing palatable to air travelers

Travellers are willing to pay a little more for flights if they know the extra money…

Managed forests in New Hampshire rich in carbon

A new study examining carbon stocks in an actively managed mixed wood forest in New Hampshire…

Protein associated with many diseases fully visualized for first time

For the first time, researchers have learned at the molecular level how the P2X7 protein receptor…

How long does memory last? For shape memory alloys, the longer the better

Scientists captured live action details of the phase transitions of shape memory alloys, giving them a…

Laser precision: NASA flights, satellite align over sea ice

The skies were clear, the winds were low, and the lasers aligned. In April, instruments aboard…