Viral proteins join forces to lower plants' defense 'shields'

New research, led by Washington State University scientists, into how viral proteins interact and can be…

Simulations shed significant light on janus particles

Named for a Roman god, Janus particles refer to nanoparticles that possess surfaces with two or…

Simulation models exercise, age effects on plaque formation in arteries

Plaque formation in the arteries carrying blood to the head and neck is a serious medical…

New research discovers surprising activity among organisms thriving in extremely deep, hot subseafloor

Since the discovery of the deep subseafloor biosphere in the mid-1990s, scientists have studied the conditions…

How big does your quantum computer need to be?

Quantum computers are expected to be disruptive and potentially impact many industry sectors. So researchers in…

Unusual emission from pulsar PSR B1859+07 examined with FAST

Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have investigated a peculiar emission phenomena…

Altruism towards offspring: A study reveals details in diatoms' fitness

Diatoms, single-celled algae typically enshrined in a siliceous cell wall, generally act as opportunistic organisms, reproducing…

Neural network quantifies P-integral in solids

Researchers have recently proposed the concept of ionization integral (P-int) to quantify the strength of plasma…

Studying the big bang with artificial intelligence

It could hardly be more complicated: tiny particles whir around wildly with extremely high energy, countless…

General public misunderstands carbon-tax rebates in Canada

Taxing corporations and consumers for the amount of carbon emissions they generate can be a great…