A research team has investigated the mode of action of a new class of antibiotics that…
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Physical inactivity proved risky for children and pre-teens
At what age do children lose the desire to exercise? Researchers (UNIGE) followed 1,200 pupils and…
Dowsing for electric fields in liquid crystals
Nematic liquid crystals can be oriented in a curious way termed the ‘dowser texture’, which is…
Maxar Technologies Awarded Study Contract with U.S. National Reconnaissance Office for Commercial Imagery Capabilities
Maxar Technologies today announced that it has been awarded a study contract with the National Reconnaissance…
Separation anxiety no more: A faster technique to purify elements
Researchers have developed a new chemical separation method that is vastly more efficient than conventional processes,…
Gene mutation evolved to cope with modern high-sugar diets
A common gene mutation helps people cope with modern diets by keeping blood sugar low, but…
Gene-edited chicken cells resist bird flu virus in the lab
Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to stop the bird flu virus from spreading in chicken cells…
New research explores the mechanics of how birds flock
Wildlife researchers have long tried to understand why birds fly in flocks and how different types…
Choosing the right drug to fight cancer
Biochemists have discovered a new mechanism to better predict whether an anti-cancer therapy will work. …
Researchers discover cells that change their identity during normal development
The ability of a developed cell to transform into another type of cell is exceptionally rare.…