The enzyme-nitrogenase-can be traced back to the universal common ancestor of all cells more than four…
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A single gene determines whether a fly has a good sense of sight or a good sense of smell
Trade-offs in the sizes of visual and olfactory organs are a common feature of animal evolution,…
Materials scientists build a synthetic system with compartments like real cells
Polymer chemists and materials scientists have achieved some notable advances that mimic Nature, but one of…
Researchers reveal plant defense toolkit and insights for fighting crop diseases
At an unprecedented scale, researchers have now cataloged the array of surveillance tools that plants use…
Ethiopia's future is tied to water— a vital yet threatened resource in a changing climate
In July Ethiopians planted 350 million trees in a single day. This was part of the…
What's the best way to teach children a second language? New research produces surprising results
People often assume that children learn new languages easily and without effort, regardless of the situation…
Jupiter mission takes first images of destination from Earth
As part of preparations for the launch of ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, its navigation camera…
Bacterial sex drives evolution of microbes to conquer and colonize the gut
Bacterial sex drives evolution of microbes to conquer and colonize the gut. This discovery constitutes a…
Astronomers investigate radio burst emission from the magnetar XTE J1810−197
Using Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), astronomers have observed the magnetar XTE J1810−197 after its recent…
Educational mobility: Students from working class background half as likely to attend top universities
Students from a working class background are around half as likely to move to a ‘golden…