Researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and…
Category: Phys.org
Phys.org
How one of nature's most fundamental molecules forms
Life runs on ribosomes. Every cell on Earth needs ribosomes to translate genetic information into all…
Why does matter exist? Roundness of electrons may hold clues
In the first moments of our universe, countless numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons formed alongside…
Building models to predict interactions in plant microbiomes
Plants, animals, and humans are all home to numerous microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. These…
Ready, set, upgrade: Advanced Photon Source's overhaul is underway
For over a decade, teams have been working to design and prepare for the rebirth of…
Humidity—not just light—causes color degradation in historical paintings, researchers discover
When you look at a painting in a museum, the colors that you see are likely…
How a standard version of the east African language was formed—and spread across the world
Kiswahili originated in east Africa, spreading around the continent and the globe. It’s been adopted as…
The shift to working from home will be difficult to reverse
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sudden disruption of everyday life. While many things…
Why are so many climate records breaking all at once?
In the past few weeks, climate records have shattered across the globe. July 4 was the…
Australia's 'retirement age' just became 67. So why are the French so upset about working until 64?
Since Saturday, Australians have been required to wait until the age of 67 until they can…