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Light-activated compound kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria by turning its own defense enzyme against it
Antibiotic resistance is becoming an accelerating crisis because of the overuse and misuse of antibiotics over many years. The problem is exacerbated when antib...
Decline in plankton across Northeast Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health
Microscopic plankton are among the most important organisms on Earth. Phytoplankton produce around half of the oxygen we breathe, while plankton as a whole unde...
Inviting students to shape support systems can improve mental health and campus environments
By listening to students and partnering with them to shape solutions, Dr. Adam Alvarez's research shows that schools can build trust, reduce isolation and creat...
Giraffes combine quantities similarly to addition
In addition to humans, some species of primates and birds have demonstrated under experimental conditions their ability to manipulate quantities in tasks that r...
Deadly Venezuela earthquakes raise concern in tremor-prone California
In the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes in northern Venezuela, which by Friday had killed more than 500 people and left thousands injured, experts in resil...
Europa's ice shell secrets unlocked by ground radar study
Jupiter's moon Europa has become high-value real estate for astrobiologists and the search for life beyond Earth. This is because the small moon, which is sligh...
Functional NIN persists in non-nodulating plants: Rethinking the loss of symbiosis
Certain plants, including legumes, form specialized root organs known as nodules. These plants establish symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria a...
Childbirth is not uniquely difficult to humans
The tight fit of a baby's head through a mother's birth canal, which causes great difficulty in childbirth, is not unique to humans, as previously understood. I...
Exposure to violence contributes to high rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts among transgender people
A new analysis from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law of the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey data finds that among respondents ages 16 and older, 39% re...
Ultra-faint galaxy discovered near Andromeda may be 12.5 billion years old
A new ultra-faint dwarf galaxy has been discovered in the vicinity of Andromeda (M31), the Milky Way's large neighboring galaxy. The new study, published in Ast...
UV light patterns thermochromic crystals without damage, unlocking color-changing designs
Color-changing mood rings, forehead fever strips and car-shade indicators all change hues as they warm and cool, thanks to a phenomenon called thermochromism. O...
Online calculator shows how drastically mowing affects insects
How many insects and spiders live in 1 square meter (11 square feet) of meadow? What impact do humans have on this biodiversity in mowed meadows, lawns and road...