Accumulating extra genome copies may protect fly brain cells during aging

Scientists have discovered a novel anti-aging defense in the brain cells of adult fruit flies: producing…

Plastics, waste and recycling: It's not just a packaging problem

Discussions of the growing plastic waste problem often focus on reducing the volume of single-use plastic…

'Earth breathing': mountain erosion a missing piece in the climate puzzle

Mountains release the same amount of carbon each year as volcanoes – about 100 megatons –…

Less is more: A soft, self-actuated pump to simplify mechatronic devices

Modern mechatronic devices, from industrial machinery to robots, have seen a drastic increase in complexity and…

Blocking cellular communication stops SARS-CoV-2

In the transmission of signals within the cell which, for example, stimulate cell growth or trigger…

Addressing the urban heat effect in new research report on cooling common spaces

Landcom is excited to release a new report on the urban heat island effect titled “Cooling…

What is the chemical agent that was reportedly used to poison Russian politician Alexei Navalny?

The medical evacuation of Alexei Navalny, the outspoken political critic of Vladimir Putin who was allegedly…

Recently discovered planets not as safe from stellar flares as first thought

A nearby star, the host of two (and possibly three) planets, was initially thought to be…

Five ways to support new parents returning to work during the pandemic

Returning to work after having a baby is highly taxing under normal circumstances, but it’s especially…

Survey of mustatils shows them to be some of the oldest stone structures in the world

An international team of researchers has conducted one of the most intense studies of mustatils to…