Gender bias in commenting poses barriers to women scholars

Women academics are less likely than men to comment on published research, limiting scholarly debate, a…

Extracellular forces help epithelial cells stick together

Different surfaces and organs of the body are covered by epithelial tissue, which is composed of…

The Arctic may influence Eurasian extreme weather events in just two to three weeks

Previous research studies have revealed how rising temperatures and melting ice in the Arctic may impact…

Repair instead of renew: Damaged powerhouses of cells have their own 'workshop mode'

If the energy supply of a cell is disturbed by damage, it can protect itself from…

Scientists find a fluctuating rising trend of open agricultural straw burning in Northeast China

Open biomass burning (OBB) has a significant impact on regional air quality, especially on the heavy…

New supramolecular copolymers driven by self-sorting of molecules

Researchers in Japan have succeeded in creating a new type of helicoidal supramolecular polymer. The process…

Fossil trove sheds light on ancient antipodean ecology

The oldest known animals and plants preserved in amber from Southern Gondwana are reported in Scientific…

Genetic self-activation maintains plant stem cells

Branching allows plants to occupy space in three dimensions, an innovation considered essential for their adaption.…

Climate-related disasters increase risks of conflict in vulnerable countries, research shows

Lead author Tobias Ide from the University of Melbourne said the disasters include storms, floods and…

Researchers forecast longer, more extreme wildfire seasons

In California, a changing climate has made autumn feel more like summer, with hotter, drier weather…