Researchers selectively eliminate cells that express the oncogene RAS

The RAS oncogene is activated in 30 percent of human cancers, and results in the proliferation…

Artificial membrane binding proteins to direct stem cells to the myocardium

In a world first, scientists have found a new way to direct stem cells to heart…

Allotment soil is safer than U.K. national guidelines suggest

With the rise in popularity of people growing their own fruit and vegetables, it may be…

Image: Suomi NPP satellite captures ongoing fires in Alaska

There are many fires ongoing in the state of Alaska, but two of the largest are…

SpaceX has lost contact with three of its Starlink satellites

On May 23rd, 2019, SpaceX launched the first batch of its Starlink constellation, a fleet of…

Carbon dioxide levels and climate change: Is there really a controversy?

The relationship between atmospheric CO2 levels and climate change is often perceived as a controversial subject.…

How anglers are changing the catchability of fish

For many outdoor enthusiasts, fishing borders on an obsession—the thrill of the chase may be just…

Lunar and solar eclipses make animals do strange things

For most animals, the structure of their day—and indeed their year—depends on the light-dark cycle. These…

Image: Radio frequency model of Europe's future Meteosat Third Generation Imager (MTG-I) satellite

This mesh-based model of Europe’s future Meteosat Third Generation Imager (MTG-I) satellite has helped select the…

Scientists find carbon from thawing permafrost is released into the atmosphere at higher rates than previously thought

For years, scientists have pointed to warming permafrost in the Arctic tundra as a source for…