Electrifying science: New study describes conduction through proteins

Amid the zoo of biomolecules essential to life, enzymes are among the most vital. Without these…

A new hazelnut has cracked its competitive marketplace

Researchers from Oregon State University have completed an examination of, and have released, a new cross-bred…

Study analyzed tax treaties to assess effect of offshoring on domestic employment

The practice of offshoring—moving some of a company’s manufacturing or services overseas to take advantage of…

Ancient rhinos roamed the Yukon

In 1973, a teacher named Joan Hodgins took her students on a hike near Whitehorse in…

'Fungal feature tracker' could accelerate mycology research

A new software tool called Fungal Feature Tracker could accelerate understanding of fungal morphology and growth.…

Delayed neural communication may underlie anticipatory behaviors

Computational modeling suggests that delayed communication between neurons may be an essential factor underlying anticipatory behaviors…

Unlocking the black box of embryonic development

Little is known about the molecular and cellular events that occur during early embryonic development in…

Scientists may have discovered whole new class of black holes

Black holes are an important part of how astrophysicists make sense of the universe—so important that…

Study reveals surprising amount of gene flow among butterfly species

An international team of researchers analyzed the genomes of 20 butterfly species and discovered a surprisingly…

Researchers discover mechanisms for the cause of the Big Bang

The origin of the universe started with the Big Bang, but how the supernova explosion ignited…