New fossil from Brazil hints at the origins of the mysterious tanystropheid reptiles

A new species of Triassic reptile from Brazil is a close cousin of a mysterious group…

Advance in understanding actin sheds light on cell function

A tiny chemical modification on one of the most abundant and important proteins in cells, actin,…

Researchers synthesize gold nanoparticles capable of attacking cancer cells

A team of NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers have developed a new, one-pot synthetic approach to…

Tracking Southern Hemisphere black carbon to Antarctic snow

Black carbon (BC) measurements in Antarctica are still scarce, but necessary to understand the particle’s effect…

'Fake news' increases consumer demands for corporate action

New research finds that “fake news” inspires consumers to demand corrective action from companies—even if the…

A step ahead in the race toward ultrafast imaging of single particles

Using a combination of experimental and computational data, researchers discover paths to optimize pulses from highly…

Researchers discover new information on interstellar magnetic field in solar neighborhood

An international research team led by the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of…

Lobster digestion of microplastics could further foul the food chain

Tiny fragments of plastic waste are dispersed throughout the environment, including the oceans, where marine organisms…

Team develops foldable and washable luminescent film

Infrared radiation, which is invisible yet highly utilizable, is used in various fields and for various…

Disability and unemployment: COVID-19 heightens existing inequalities, says expert

As reality sets in about the extensive fallout during the current coronavirus pandemic, Assistant Professor David…