Using a technique that can precisely edit DNA bases, MIT researchers have created a way to…
Early life on Earth limited by enzyme
The enzyme-nitrogenase-can be traced back to the universal common ancestor of all cells more than four…
Atacama Desert microbes may hold clues to life on Mars
Microbial life on Mars may potentially be transported across the planet on dust particles carried by…
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…
Community Letter regarding NASA’s Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program
Community Letter regarding NASA’s Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program Click here for original story,…
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…
Rising summer heat could soon endanger travelers on annual Muslim pilgrimage
Over two million Muslim travelers just finished the annual religious pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, traveling…
NASA TV to Air US Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station
Filled with almost 2,700 pounds of valuable scientific experiments and other cargo, a SpaceX Dragon resupply…