Researchers reveal that the mechanism for forming colloidal gels differs from glass formation

The soft, solid-like properties of colloidal gels are essential in fields such as food and medical…

Researchers reveal how a nanomachine cleans up inside the cell

Have you ever put off cleaning the house or decluttering the overflowing basement? Living cells cannot…

Cell phone data from winter snowstorm shows Dallas is resilient

From hurricanes in Houston to winter storms in Dallas, natural disasters can wreak havoc on a…

Unlocking the ocean's secret: Natural carbon capture

Scientists around the world are racing to develop new methods for combating the rising levels of…

Lessons from blockbusters to help teams adapt

We all like to think of ourselves as rational human beings. If there’s a drastic change…

New research identifies which cells in horses' tendons are affected by aging, leading to injury

Tendons connect muscle to bone. In normal use the cells in tendon repair any damage that…

NASA mission to study ice clouds, help observe our dynamic atmosphere

NASA has selected a new mission to help humanity better understand Earth’s dynamic atmosphere—specifically, ice clouds…

Bee-vival: Is Texas' bee population rebounding?

While Texas bee populations have declined due to drought and other harsh weather conditions over recent…

Machine intelligence for designing molecules and reaction pathways

Researchers in Japan have developed a machine learning process that simultaneously designs new molecules and suggests…

Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, spewing 'avalanche' of lava

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, erupted on Tuesday, spewing lava more…