More than just whale food: Krill's influence on carbon dioxide and global climate

Antarctic krill are well-known for their role at the base of the Southern Ocean food web,…

Discovery raises hopes of preventing streptococci infections

Researchers at the University of Dundee have discovered an enzyme they believe could be key to…

Europe's largest meteorite crater home to deep ancient life

Fractured rocks of impact craters have been suggested to host deep microbial communities on Earth, and…

Energy flow in the nano range

Plants and bacteria can capture the energy of sunlight with light-harvesting antennas and transfer it to…

Mathematicians report way to facilitate problem solving in queueing theory

RUDN University mathematicians proved a theorem that will facilitate the solution of problems in queueing theory—a…

Oddness of Australian creatures goes way back

Australian creatures like the echidna and the koala are celebrated for their oddness. The fossil record…

Is your horse normal? Now there's an app for that

Since ancient times, horse behavior, and the bond between horses and humans, has been a source…

Glowing to the bottom

In the dark depths of the ocean, pretty much the only sources of light are the…

Quantum spacetime on a quantum simulator

Quantum simulation plays an irreplaceable role in diverse fields, beyond the scope of classical computers. In…

What's behind surge in unaccompanied minors crossing southern U.S. border?

In 2010, just over 18,000 unaccompanied minors were detained by U.S. immigration authorities crossing the U.S-Mexico…