Good viruses and bad bacteria: A world-first green sea turtle trial

Researchers at the JCU Turtle Health Research Facility have conducted a first-of-its-kind study using what’s known…

Understanding nuclear weapons and Iran's uranium enrichment program

Iranian leaders have threatened to withdraw from a 2015 agreement that limits their nation’s nuclear activities.…

Using culture to breathe new life into historic city centres

Urban decay, social conflict and low living standards are not uncommon in many of Europe’s historic…

Image: Metal bracket in Ariane 5 is 3-D-printed in titanium

This organically-styled bracket, designed for the interior of an Ariane 5 launcher, was 3-D printed in…

Cat muzzles: cruel or useful?

It’s not unusual to slap a muzzle on a dog if it’s being aggressive or not…

Directed evolution comes to plants

A new platform for speeding up and controlling the evolution of proteins inside living plants has…

Learning constrains further learning, neuroscientists find

Why is it that a master musician can learn a new score in no time, yet…

High reaction rates even without precious metals

Non-precious metal nanoparticles could one day replace expensive catalysts for hydrogen production. However, it is often…

Arianespace and ESA announce Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer launch contract

JUICE is the first large-class mission in ESA’s Cosmic Vision 2015–2025 programme. Its mission is devoted…

Shipworm that eats rock instead of wood found in river in the Philippines

A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has found and identified a…