New ribozyme can make RNA molecules accessible for click chemistry in living cells

RNA molecules are real all-rounders. They transfer the genetic information from the DNA in the cell.…

Trial by fire for the Ariane 6 upper stage

Validation testing continues for ESA’s all-new Ariane 6 launch vehicle, with firing of its two upper…

Developing pioneering ways to study catalysts

In a pioneering application of operando spectroscopy, researchers at The University of Manchester at Harwell (UoMaH),…

Intercropping allows for insect conservation without yield loss

How can we halt biodiversity declines? A new study led by the Leibniz Institute for the…

Infrared avalanche photodiodes from bulk to 2D materials

The avalanche multiplication effect can be used to detect low-power optical signals and even single photons…

Pioneering beyond-silicon technology via residue-free field effect transistors

A revolution in technology is on the horizon, and it’s poised to change the devices that…

Being the main breadwinner didn't necessarily keep married mothers in work during the pandemic, finds study

In the toughest days of the pandemic, many dual-income families made the difficult choice to drop…

Unveiling the enigmatic world of moths: From ancient pollinators to whistling wonders

When you think of moths, do you see holes in your clothes, pests in the pantry,…

Plesiosaurs doubled their neck-length by gaining new vertebrae, research shows

Plesiosaurs gained their famous long necks rapidly, researchers have shown. Click here for original…

Feeling lonely? Too many of us do. Here's what our supermarkets can do to help

Even before COVID-19, social isolation and loneliness were all too common across the community. Living among…