Ancient source of oxygen for life hidden deep in the Earth's crust

Scientists have shown the importance of hot temperatures in maximizing hydrogen peroxide generation from rocks during…

Down on Vitamin D? It could be the cause of chronic inflammation

Genetic research shows a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of…

Design prevents buildup of scar tissue around medical implants

Researchers have designed a new device, which doesn’t rely on immunosuppressing drugs, may assist efforts to…

No, the human brain did not shrink 3,000 years ago

Did the 12th century B.C.E. — a time when humans were forging great empires and developing…

Growing cereal crops with less fertilizer

Researchers have found a way to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to grow cereals…

Very bright fireball over Sao Paulo, Brazil

A very bright fireball was seen over Brazil at 08:09 UTC on August 3, 2022. Pieces…

What a decade of Curiosity has taught us about life on Mars

Ten years ago today, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover successfully commenced its mission to explore the possibility…

'Simple yet powerful': Seeing cell secretion like never before

A research team has developed an assay that is versatile, low-cost and adaptable to any laboratory…

New recommendations aim to ease patient access to lung cancer clinical trials

A clinical trial is only as powerful as its participants. For years, researchers have struggled to…

The many ways nature nurtures human well-being

A systematic review of 301 academic articles on ‘cultural ecosystem services’ has enabled researchers to identify…