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X-ray imaging reveals insights into a natural mosquito-killing compound
Many of the chemicals used to deter or eliminate disease-carrying mosquitoes can pollute ecosystems and drive…
Advanced 'super-planckian' material exhibits LED-like light when heated
Could there be a new kind of light in the universe? Since the late 19th century,…
Beyond burgers: Asia puts twist on alternative meats
From lab-grown “seafood” to dumplings made with tropical fruit instead of pork, rising demand for sustainable…
Vibes before it bites: 10 types of defensive behaviour for the false coral snake
In a recent paper in the open-access journal Neotropical Biology and Conservation, a group of Brazilian…
New research may help older adults stay physically capable for longer
Drug therapies that help older adults maintain their skeletal muscle mass and physical function for longer…
'A really big experiment': Parents turn teachers amid virus
After her sixth-grade son’s school in Buffalo, New York, closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, Roxanne Ojeda-Valentin…
Strong quake shakes Croatia, damaging buildings in capital
A strong earthquake shook Croatia and its capital on Sunday, causing widespread damage and panic. A…
Curiosity Mars rover takes a new selfie before record climb
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover recently set a record for the steepest terrain it’s ever climbed, cresting…
Teachers brave digital classrooms as coronavirus closes schools
Limiting screen time and telling students to hush are things of the past now that coronavirus…