Microorganisms on microplastics

A recent study shows that that the potentially toxin-producing plankton species Pfiesteria piscicida prefers to colonize…

Was Mona Lisa's smile a lie?

Using chimeric — or mirror — images, researchers have determined that one half of Mona Lisa’s…

Details of first historically recorded plague pandemic revealed by ancient genomes

Analysis of eight new plague genomes from the first plague pandemic reveals previously unknown levels of…

Plasma created using nanowires and long-wavelength ultrashort pulse laser

Physicists have developed a new method for producing plasma, enabling them to deal with some of…

Dietary supplements linked with severe health events in children, young adults

Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased…

Americans consumer 70,000 particles of microplastics per year

Since the mass production of plastics began in the 1940s, the versatile polymers have spread rapidly…

Working landscapes can support diverse bird species

Privately-owned, fragmented forests in Costa Rica can support as many vulnerable bird species as can nearby…

Hungarian government submits bill to tighten grip over scientists

Hungary’s government is moving to tighten its grip on the research institutions of the Hungarian Academy…

International Astronomical Union concerned about satellite constellations

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has expressed its concern about light pollution posed by an increasing…

NASA's first SpaceX astronauts ready for 'messy camping trip' to space

The first U.S. astronauts chosen to fly aboard a SpaceX capsule built for NASA shrugged off…