New algorithm uncovers the secrets of cell factories

Drug molecules and biofuels can be made to order by living cell factories, where biological enzymes…

An astronomer thinks alien tech could be on the ocean floor. Not everyone agrees

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb thinks alien technology could be on the ocean floor. And if he…

Diamonds and rust at Earth's core-mantle boundary

Scientists discover that a potential ‘diamond factory’ may have existed at Earth’s core-mantle boundary for billions…

Wearables take 'logical' step toward onboard control

Engineers design fluidic logic into garments to help people with functional limitations perform tasks without electronic…

Researchers visualize alpha-synuclein pathology in living patients with a neurodegenerative disorder

Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the aggregation of alpha-synuclein in the…

PetTrack lets owners know exactly where their dog is

PetTrack uses a combination of sensors to give the accurate, real-time indoor location of an animal. …

Understanding the expanded role of clinical ethicists

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many troubling ethical issues to the frontlines of clinical care, creating significant…

Brain bubbles: Researchers describe the dynamics of cavitation in soft porous material

A tiny bubble popping within a liquid seems more fanciful than traumatic. But millions of popping…

Beyond neurons: How cells called astrocytes contribute to brain disorders

Star-shaped cells called astrocytes may bear the brunt of the responsibility for exacerbating the symptoms of…

Wildlife hunting motivations vary across Africa and Europe

Wildlife hunting motivations and resulting ecological consequences vary depending on the socio-economic context across Africa and…