Single-molecule imaging reveals how myosin moves to bring about muscle contraction

In a research first, molecular biologists at RIKEN have directly visualized the motion of a critical…

Chemist develops technique to improve solar cells

A RUDN University chemist has discovered four new stable compounds that can be obtained in the…

Scientists explore how females shut off their second X chromosome

Researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg and Institut Curie in Paris have…

Branching out for a new green revolution

Researchers at the University of Oxford and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a new…

How mosquitoes find humans to bite

In a paper appearing online February 6 in Science, professor of biology Paul Garrity, Ph.D. student…

Sharp rise in canine fertility clinics but not always staffed with vets

There has been a sharp rise in the number of specialist canine fertility clinics, according to…

Argentine Antarctica has hottest day on record

Argentine Antarctica had its hottest day on record Thursday since readings began, the National Meteorological Service…

Rains 'breaking the back' of Australia bushfire crisis

Heavy rain was raising hopes Friday for an end to Australia’s unprecedented bushfire crisis, as downpours…

High water wreaks havoc on Great Lakes, swamping communities

Rita Alton has an unusual morning routine these days: Wake up. Get dressed. Go outside to…

Study examines potential sources of groundwater contamination in private wells

A study led by environmental researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington suggests a disconnect…