Recreating the adrenal gland in a petri dish

A team coaxed stem cells to take on the characteristics and functions of a human adrenal…

'SharkGuard' reduces bycatch of endangered sharks, sea trials show

For sharks living in the open ocean, longline fishing is the number-one threat, with an estimated…

Arctic carbon conveyor belt discovered

Every year, the cross-shelf transport of carbon-rich particles from the Barents and Kara Seas could bind…

Short gamma-ray bursts traced farther into distant universe

Astronomers have developed the most extensive inventory to date of the galaxies where short gamma-ray bursts…

NASA's Orion capsule buzzes the moon in a last step before humans revisit lunar orbit

The close approach of 81 miles occurred as the crew capsule and its three wired-up dummies…

Exploring the deep: Drones offer new ways to monitor sea floor

Researchers have developed a novel method for measuring the earth’s crust on the seafloor. A lightweight…

Small modular reactor waste analysis report

Small modular nuclear reactors, which offer greater flexibility and lower upfront cost than large nuclear reactors,…

Solid salamander: Prehistoric amphibian was as heavy as a pygmy hippo

Scientists have calculated the body mass of two ancient amphibians. Click here for original…

Exercise can reduce severity of breast cancer treatment side effects

Radiotherapy has emerged as an important component of breast cancer treatment but can lead to cancer-related…

Catalyst-free oxidative coupling of flavones in food grade alkaline water

Food scientists from the National University of Singapore developed a method to synthesize bioactive bi- and…