Illuminating a biological light switch

Using an innovative new imaging technique, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have revealed the inner workings…

Structured thermal armor achieves liquid cooling above 1,000°C and solves challenge presented by Leidenfrost effect

A research team led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has recently designed…

Birds shuffle and repeat their tunes to keep the audience listening

The tweets of a little song sparrow and its “bird brain” are a lot more complex…

Solar Orbiter catches a second comet by the tail

For the second time in its mission so far, the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has flown…

Scientists observe slow photoelectron spectrum of sulfuric acid in high resolution

As a key precursor in the formation of new particles, sulfuric acid (H2SO4) plays an important…

Ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and conservation of genus calanthe

The Genus Calanthe (family Orchidaceae) consists of more than 207 species distributed in both tropical and…

New sequencing technique established for low-biomass, degraded or contaminated microbiome samples

A research team led by the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), Chinese Academy…

Pacific-origin tintinnids have invaded arctic basin

Tintinnids are planktonic ciliates with loricae around their body. They are considered bioindicators of various oceanographic…

Visualization of a massive star's great eruption

A new astronomical visualization from NASA’s Universe of Learning showcases the multiwavelength emissions (from infrared light…

What makes cobalt essential to life?

Cobalt sits in the center of the corrin ring of vitamin B12 and the important cobalamins…