Online learning provides college access to students who've been left behind, according to survey

Adults who stopped out of higher education are finding their way back to finishing their degrees…

DNA can fold into complex shapes to execute new functions

DNA can mimic protein functions by folding into elaborate, three-dimensional structures, according to a study from…

Banks shown to still offer Black entrepreneurs inferior loans, service even when they are better qualified than peers

Nearly a decade ago, researchers from Brigham Young University, Utah State University and Rutgers published a…

Parasites, often overlooked in ecological studies, may be more beneficial than previously thought

Often overlooked in ecological studies, parasites may be more beneficial than previously thought. Click…

A novel solution to safeguard Japan's unique citrus cultivars and their breeders' rights

Citrus cultivation holds significant importance in Japan and has recently attracted both domestic and global attention.…

Advanced detection technology developed for vertical profile of aerosol light scattering and absorption

Researchers led by Prof. Zhang Weijun from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese…

Monarchs' white spots shown to aid migration

If you’ve ever wondered how the monarch butterfly got its spots, University of Georgia researchers may…

Neanderthal cave engravings identified as oldest known, more than 57,000 years old

Markings on a cave wall in France are the oldest known engravings made by Neanderthals, according…

Appalachian drinking water quality and health data lacking, study finds

Faced with a drought of data concerning Appalachian drinking water quality and resulting health outcomes, researchers…

Wild and feral cats found to shed more toxoplasmosis parasites in areas densely populated by humans

A new analysis suggests that wild, stray, and feral cats living in areas with higher human…