New technology can help combat climate crisis

Scientists have created a novel technology that can help to tackle climate change and address the…

Vitamin K prevents cell death: New function for a long-known molecule

Researchers report on a novel function of vitamin K, which is generally known for its importance…

Nanoscale observations simplify how scientists describe earthquake movement

Using single calcite crystals with varying surface roughness allows engineers to simplify the complex physics that…

Where coral reefs may be buffered against warming oceans

As warming ocean temperatures threaten the existence of coral reefs, scientists have successfully used an extremely…

Cool room temperature inhibited cancer growth in mice

Turning down the thermostat seems to make it harder for cancer cells to grow, according to…

The brain already benefits from moderate physical activity, study shows

Even moderate physical activity has a positive effect on the brain. Researchers deduce this from examinations…

Global spread of powdery mildew through migration and trade

The worldwide distribution of one of the most important cereal pathogens is the result of human…

Map of immune system connections reveals new therapeutic opportunities

Researchers have created the first full connectivity map of the human immune system, showing how immune…

Volcanic super eruptions are millions of years in the making — followed by swift surge

Researchers have discovered that super-eruptions occur when huge accumulations of magma deep in the Earth’s crust,…

Tonga's volcano sent tons of water into the stratosphere. That could warm the Earth

“We’ve never seen anything like it,” said atmospheric scientist Luis Millán, who works at NASA. The…