Protecting rare species can benefit human life

Preserving rare species for the sake of global biodiversity has long been the primary focus for…

Training a neural network to study dark matter

A research group is using a deep learning method known as generative adversarial networks to enhance…

Researchers create washable sensor that can be woven into materials

Researchers have developed a low-cost sensor that can be interlaced into textiles and composite materials. While…

Designing biological movement on the nanometer scale

Synthetic proteins have now been created that can move in response to their environment in predictable…

How host-cell enzymes combat the coronavirus

Host-cell enzymes called PARP12 and PARP14 are important for inhibiting mutant forms of a coronavirus, according…

Natural compound found in broccoli reawakens the function of potent tumor suppressor

Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables — the family of…

Preventive measures can reduce foot parasite in children

Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by penetrated sand fleas which burrow into the skin…

Could better tests help reverse the rise of drug-resistant infections?

Faster, more accurate tests for drug-resistant infections are hailed as a promising tool in the fight…

Particulate matter from aircraft engines affects airways

In a unique, innovative experiment, researchers have investigated the effect of exhaust particles from aircraft turbine…

Ritter Island gives new insights into the dynamics of volcanic landslides

The flanks of many island volcanoes slide very slowly towards the sea. Whether these landslides are…