Origin of life: A prebiotic route to DNA

DNA, the hereditary material, may have appeared on Earth earlier than has been assumed hitherto. Chemists…

Genetic cause for fatal response to Hepatitis A

Researchers have identified a genetic mutation that caused an 11-year-old girl to suffer a fatal reaction…

Speeding up the journey towards clean energy through photocatalyst optimization

Researchers have studied the photocatalytic activity of oxyhalide materials and were able to demonstrate a relationship…

New AI system manages road infrastructure via Google Street View

A program to monitor street signs automatically via Google Street View will save time and money…

Carving a new path for skier safety

A spectacular stack on a ski slope in Canada has led to a researcher determining a…

'Hot spots' increase efficiency of solar desalination

Researchers showed they could boost the efficiency of their nanotechnology-enabled solar membrane desalination system by more…

Fracking linked to higher radon levels in Ohio homes

A new study connects the proximity of fracking to higher household concentrations of radon gas, the…

Biological evolution inspires machine learning

Evolution allows life to explore almost limitless diversity and complexity. Scientists hope to recreate such open-endedness…

Coral bleaching causes a permanent change in fish life

Repeat coral bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures has resulted in lasting changes to fish communities,…

NASA boss says 'no doubt' SpaceX explosion delays flight program

The explosion that destroyed a SpaceX astronaut taxi in April “no doubt” delays NASA’s drive to…