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‘Synthetic’ cell shown to follow chemical directions and change shape, a vital biological function
In a feat aimed at understanding how cells move and creating new ways to shuttle drugs through the body, scientists...
Satellite “megaconstellations” may jeopardize recovery of ozone hole
American Geophysical Union 12 June 2024 AGU Release No. 24-24 For Immediate Release This press release is available online...
The gender gap in life expectancy: are eggs and sperm partly responsible?
Osaka, Japan – Women live longer than men. This isn’t unique to humans, either; we see this trend in a...
Swimming microrobots deliver cancer-fighting drugs to metastatic lung tumors in mice
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed microscopic robots, known as microrobots, capable of swimming through the...
Researchers study herbicide spray applications using drones
To bring drone spray technology to farmers’ fields, Virginia Tech researchers are looking to standardize unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for...
NASA’s laser relay system sends pet imagery to, from space station
Using NASA’s first two-way, end-to-end laser relay system, pictures and videos of cherished pets flew through space over laser communications...
The University of Warwick in top 1% for THE ranking’s sustainability category
The University of Warwick is in the top 1% of institutions in a key sustainability ranking published today by (THE)...
Ancient Syrian diets resembled the modern “Mediterranean diet”
Thousands of years ago, people in ancient Syria likely ate mostly grains, grapes, olives and a small amount of dairy...
Mount Sinai Health System to lead discussions on the impact of climate change on health and the potential of brain-computer interfaces at the 2024 Aspen Ideas: Health and Aspen Ideas Festival
New York, NY, and Aspen, CO (June 12, 2024) – Mount Sinai Health System experts will lead key discussions on...
Greek Island was home to Bronze Age purple dye workshop
The Greek island of Aegina was home to a Late Bronze Age purple dye workshop, according to a study published...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies