Stochastic model to explain microbiome composition

All living things — from the simplest animal and plant organisms to the human body —…

Plants' oil-production accelerator also activates the brakes

Scientists studying plant biochemistry recently made a surprising discovery: They found that a protein that turns…

Long work hours associated with increased risk of stroke

Working long hours for 10 years or more may be associated with stroke. People under age…

Archaeological mystery solved with modern genetics

Researchers have conducted a census of the Japanese population around 2,500 years ago using the Y…

Grab and throw: South Korea makes flower vase fire extinguisher

In a panic after a fire has broken out and can’t remember where the fire extinguisher…

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 19 June 2019

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 19 June 2019 Click here for…

Dangerous brain parasite 'orders in' for dinner

Researchers have discovered how toxoplasma gondii, a single-celled parasite, maintains a steady supply of nutrients while…

Sickle cell drug showing promise in clinical trial

An investigational drug for the treatment of sickle cell disease is showing early promise in clinical…

Importance of climate on spruce beetle flight

If the climate continues warming as predicted, spruce beetle outbreaks in the Rocky Mountains could become…

Costs, delays mount for Boeing's NASA launch system, audit finds

NASA’s flagship space launch system being built by Boeing is taking years longer than expected with…