Mountain forests are being lost at an accelerating rate, putting biodiversity at risk

More than 85% of the world’s bird, mammal, and amphibian species live in mountains, particularly in…

New study counts the environmental cost of managing Japanese knotweed

New research has looked at the long-term environmental impact of different methods to control Japanese knotweed.…

Discovery of an unexpected function of blood immune cells: Their ability to proliferate

The ability of a cell to divide, to proliferate, is essential for life and gives rise…

How can we tackle the biggest challenges? Ask a plant

Without plants, we’d have no air to breathe or food to eat, yet plant science lingers…

Fossil site is 'Rosetta Stone' for understanding early life

Leading edge technology has uncovered secrets about a world-renowned fossil hoard that could offer vital clues…

Study shines new light on ancient microbial dark matter

An international research team produced the first large-scale analysis of more than 400 newly sequenced and…

Electronic skin as flexible as crocodile skin

A research team has developed a crocodile-skin-inspired omnidirectionally stretchable pressure sensor. Click here for…

Protein engineers navigate toward more targeted therapeutics

Researchers uncovered the role of the third intracellular loop in the G protein-coupled receptors’ signaling mechanism,…

DNA treatment could delay paralysis that strikes nearly all patients with ALS

Researchers use a DNA designer drug to restore key protein levels in motor neurons, delaying paralysis…

Researchers chart a course for understanding, preventing, and treating young-onset colorectal cancer

Researchers outline the complexities of young-onset colorectal cancer and the research needed to map out a…