A supernova in distant space allows us to understand the origin of the elements in the universe

A supernova is a stellar explosion, which occurs when the lives of some really massive stars…

Nanotechnology platform enables immune conversion of cancer cells, sensitizing them to immunotherapy

A team of researchers has developed a nanotechnology platform that can change the way the immune…

New technology creates carbon neutral chemicals out of thin air

It is possible to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the surrounding atmosphere and repurpose it into…

Why older people are more susceptible to the flu

An inflammatory lipid appears to reduce the number of macrophages inside the lungs with age. …

Picking the fastest progressing patients to speed Parkinson's disease clinical trials

A team has developed a new tool that can predict how Parkinson’s disease patients will fare…

Experimental cancer vaccine shows promise in animal studies

An experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine induced two distinct and desirable immune system responses that led to…

Mimicking life: Breakthrough in non-living materials

Researchers have discovered a new process that uses fuel to control non-living materials, similar to what…

Research reveals how a common bacterium may spread from the intestine

A typical gut bacterium that can spread through the body and cause a serious infection resists…

The world will probably warm beyond the 1. 5-degree limit, but peak warming can be curbed

The world’s current climate pledges are insufficient to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. We…

The gut microbiome's supersized role in shaping molecules in our blood

Scientists have shown which blood metabolites are associated with the gut microbiome, genetics, or the interplay…