Research: Cutting-edge molecular methods reveal unusual metabolism of extreme microbes —

A new study has revealed how a group of deep-sea microbes provides clues to the evolution of life on Earth, according to a...

Research: Butterflies are genetically wired to choose a mate that looks just like them...

Male butterflies have genes which give them a sexual preference for a partner with a similar appearance to themselves, according to new research....

Research: Detecting the ventilation strategy of honey bees —

If you've ever walked past a bee's nest on a hot summer day, you've probably been too focused avoiding getting stung, rather than...

Research: Chemists discover way to simplify synthesis of valuable precursor for drugs, other compounds...

Rice University scientists have given organic chemists a boost with their latest discovery of a one-step method to add nitrogen to compounds for...

Research: Scientists use stable sulfur isotopes to understand ancient microbial metabolism —

3.5 billion years ago Earth hosted life, but was it barely surviving, or thriving? A new study carried out by a multi institutional...

Research: Scientists study the energetic particles behind stunning light show —

Auroras, also known as Northern or Southern lights depending on whether they occur near the North or South Pole, are natural displays of...

Research: Neurons respond to a variety of features of a surface, creating a high-dimensional...

Our hands and fingertips are amazingly sensitive to texture. We can easily distinguish coarse sandpaper from smooth glass, but we also pick up...

Research: Open-access satellite data allows tracking of seasonal population movements —

A massive release of passive-surveillance satellite data of nighttime lights could help researchers in fields ranging from agriculture to epidemiology. Researchers at Penn...

Research: New pill can deliver insulin through the stomach —

An MIT-led research team has developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing the injections...

Research: Scientists use powerful imaging techniques for an improved view of meteorite components —

A team of Japanese and American scientists has visualized meteorite components at resolution powers much higher than ever before. Their efforts resulted in...

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