El Niño's changing patterns: Human influence on natural variability

Two recent scientific studies led by Dr. Paul Wilcox from the Department of Geology at the…

Protein-like polymers illuminate the path to macular degeneration treatment

In the latest stride toward combating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), a team led by Professor…

Signaling across kingdoms to build the plant microbiome

Microorganisms that live on or in plant tissues form what is known as a plant microbiome.…

Physical theory improves protein folding prediction

Proteins are important molecules that perform a variety of functions essential to life. To function properly,…

Tech breathes new life into endangered Native American languages

Linguistics experts are turning to cutting-edge technologies to revitalize threatened Native American languages—and rejuvenate generations of…

Grouping English learners in classrooms yields no benefit in reading development, new study finds

Grouping English learners together in classrooms, a longstanding practice in schools, has no impact—positive or negative—on…

What killed Lolita? Necropsy findings released for the Seaquarium's beloved orca

The Seaquarium’s beloved performing killer whale, Lolita, appears to have died of old age and multiple…

Glacial rock flour creates new opportunities for Greenlandic agriculture

New research indicates that the use of glacial rock flour could enhance water absorption in cultivated…

A new method will allow people to learn programming by playing

The changing information technology industry, latest artificial intelligence applications, high demand for IT professionals, and evolving…

Emotional expression is about fostering connections, not asserting individuality

When someone expresses their emotions, they show their passion and authentic individuality. As self-evident as it…