The deep sea is home to fish species that can detect various wavelengths of light in…
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Back to the sources of neural diversity
By deciphering the genetic programs of neurons of the cerebral cortex, researchers have unraveled the mechanisms…
Gravitational forces in protoplanetary disks may push super-Earths close to their stars
Astronomers found that as planets form out of the chaotic churn of gravitational, hydrodynamic — or,…
Fooling nerve cells into acting normal
Scientists have discovered that a neuron’s own electrical signal, or voltage, can indicate whether the neuron…
Oldest known trees in eastern North America documented
A stand of bald cypress trees in North Carolina, including one least 2,624 years old, are…
A cautionary tale for researchers working on selective drug delivery
Many studies indicating that DNA nanostructures can enter cells more readily than simple DNA strands are…
How Nipah virus spreads from person to person: Lessons from 14 years of investigations
The deadly Nipah virus, which is carried by bats and occasionally infects people, is more likely…
Billionaire Jeff Bezos to unveil plans for moon presence, sources say
Billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos will unveil plans on Thursday for missions to the moon tailored to…
Does sunscreen compromise vitamin D levels? Maybe not
Sunscreen can reduce the sun’s adverse effects, but there are concerns that it might inhibit the…
Viable, environmentally-friendly alternative to Styrofoam
Researchers have developed an environmentally-friendly, plant-based material that for the first time works better than Styrofoam…