Marine heat wave impact on corals worse than previously thought, according to new research

The effects of marine heat waves caused by climate change on corals and biodiversity are worse…

Study demonstrates immune defense was key for plants conquering land

A new study, led by Hirofumi Nakagami at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research…

How the 'treadmill conveyor belt' ensures proper cell division

Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) have discovered how proteins work in tandem to…

Chemists successfully use light to regulate structural conversion of chiral molecules

A team of chemists from the University of Münster have developed a novel concept in which…

Nanoneedle breakthrough gives hope for cheaper cancer treatment

Australian scientists have successfully found a way to inject beneficial genetic material into white blood cells…

Researchers develop framework to guide electrolyte design for advanced batteries

From cellphones to electric vehicles to microgrids, the future is battery powered. The current go-to lithium-ion…

Researchers find new species of Artemisia in Xinjiang

Artemisia has attracted much attention due to its antimalarial properties and other pharmacological and economic value. …

Researchers find Asian Americans to have significantly higher exposure to 'toxic forever' chemicals

Asian Americans have significantly higher exposure than other ethnic or racial groups to PFAS, a family…

Stormwater biofiltration increases coho salmon hatchling survival

A relatively simple, inexpensive method of filtering urban stormwater runoff dramatically boosted survival of newly hatched…

Could microplastics in soil introduce drug-resistant superbugs to the food supply?

Like every industry, modern farming relies heavily on plastics. Think plastic mulch lining vegetable beds, PVC…