Geoscientists shed a light on life's evolution 800 million years ago

Is nitrate responsible for algae, flowers, and even your neighbors? A team of geoscientists have unearthed…

Robot caterpillar demonstrates new approach to locomotion for soft robotics

Researchers have demonstrated a caterpillar-like soft robot that can move forward, backward and dip under narrow…

Memory B cell marker predicts long-lived antibody response to flu vaccine

Memory B cells play a critical role to provide long-term immunity after a vaccination or infection.…

Copper artifacts unearth new cultural connections in southern Africa

Chemical and isotopic analysis of artifacts from southern Africa called copper ingots reveals new cultural connections…

Hidden 'super spreaders' spur dengue fever transmission

For mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, the abundance of the insects in places where people…

Researchers create artificial enzyme for fast detection of disease-related hormone in sweat

Researchers have developed a handheld sensor that tests perspiration for cortisol and provides results in eight…

Sea otters killed by unusual parasite strain

An unusually severe form of toxoplasmosis killed four sea otters and could pose a threat to…

New water treatment zaps 'forever chemicals' for good

Engineers have developed a new water treatment that removes ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water safely, efficiently…

Photosynthesis 'hack' could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy

Researchers have ‘hacked’ the earliest stages of photosynthesis, the natural machine that powers the vast majority…

Simulated terrible drivers cut the time and cost of AV testing by a factor of one thousand

The push toward truly autonomous vehicles has been hindered by the cost and time associated with…