New study on early human fire acquisition squelches debate

Fire starting is a skill that many modern humans struggle with in the absence of a…

Determining the shapes of atomic clusters

Researchers propose a new method of identifying the morphologies of atomic clusters. They have confirmed that…

Catalytic immunotherapy for cancer: Nanoparticles act as artificial enzymes

Theoretically, our immune system could detect and kill cancer cells. Unfortunately, tumors are well armed to…

Cells linked to leading cause of blindness in elderly

Researchers report that glial cells (or support cells), and vasculature cells tasked with providing blood to…

Advance in search for new Clostridioides difficile vaccine

Scientists have made a breakthrough in the hunt for a new vaccine for killer hospital bug…

Warming waters, local differences in oceanography affect Gulf of Maine lobster population

Two new studies point to the role of a warming ocean and local differences in oceanography…

Starvation halts brain development, but hungry cells jump-start growth when food becomes available

In tadpole research that holds potential for prenatal health and brain injury, scientists identify cellular workings…

Not all plants are good for you

A new scientific review highlights a significant global health issue related to plants that sicken or…

Hydrogen boride nanosheets: A promising material for hydrogen carrier

Researchers report a promising hydrogen carrier in the form of hydrogen boride nanosheets. This two-dimensional material,…

Researchers uncover novel amyloidosis

Scientists have discovered a novel amyloid protein that induces amyloidosis in rats. This new amyloid protein…