Viruses like influenza A and Ebola invade human cells in a number of steps. In an…
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Pet rabbits need freedom to exercise, study finds
Pet rabbits have higher levels of the stress hormone—corticosterone—and show activity rebound when kept in small…
Hubble spotlights barred spiral galaxy UGC 678
The barred spiral galaxy UGC 678 takes center stage in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble…
Creating universal critical nitrogen dilution curves for Japonica rice
Rice, a staple crop, is widely cultivated in China. The farmers enhance the rice yield and…
Novel genetic manipulation technique can help scientists make the most of radiation-resistant bacterium
Deinococcus radiodurans can survive a range of harsh environments and is resistant to very high levels…
Project seeks to make bioplastics more attractive for industry
In the RUBIO project, 18 partners are turning the vision of a sustainable plastics industry into…
Here's how NASA is planning to protect Earth from asteroids and comets
The large impact craters dotting our planet are powerful reminders that asteroids and comets strike the…
Hakuto-R spacecraft just captured its own stunning version of 'Earthrise'
The Hakuto-R lunar lander, currently in orbit around the moon, just captured a beautiful “Earthrise”-like image,…
Medium-sized black holes eat stars 'like messy toddlers,' says new study
If they exist, intermediate-mass black holes likely devour wayward stars like a messy toddler—taking a few…
Opinion: Climate isn't a distraction from the military's job of war fighting. It's front and center
It was pitched as the “most significant” shift in Australia’s armed forces in decades. And among…