Researchers in China have discovered how a Zika virus protein reshapes its host cell to aid…
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Astronomers study peculiar kinematics of multiple stellar populations in Messier 80
Using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), astronomers have investigated one…
Researchers uncover how fish get their shape
The diverse colours, shapes and patterns of fish are captivating. Despite such diversity, a general feature…
Evolutionary changes in brain potentially make us more prone to anxiety
Neurochemicals such as serotonin and dopamine play crucial roles in cognitive and emotional functions of our…
Super-resolution at all scales with active thermal detection
When you search your lost keys with a flash lamp, when bats detect obstacles during their…
Supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy may have a friend
Do supermassive black holes have friends? The nature of galaxy formation suggests that the answer is…
After eBay improved its translation software, international commerce increased sharply
A new study co-authored by an MIT economist shows that improved translation software can significantly boost…
Book looks at how landscape design helps solve water issues
North America’s inland watersheds hold and provide 95% of the continent’s fresh water and 20% of…
Fossil research unveils new turtle species, hints at intercontinental migrations
The Arlington Archosaur Site (AAS) of Texas preserves remnants of an ancient Late Cretaceous river delta…
Growth of craft beer linked to record number of US states harvesting hops
Tasting terroir, or a sense of place, isn’t only reserved for wine lovers drinking a glass…