Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Ancient mud drilled from Antarctic ice holds clues to future sea-level rise
"What goes on in Antarctica doesn't stay in Antarctica—it has global implications," Geology tauira Natalie-Jane Reid says. Reid is one of two Otago Ph.D. candid...
Newly described Australian ballista spider builds a spring-loaded snare to catch a single ant species
An international team of researchers has discovered a remarkable new spider species in the rainforest of North Queensland that spins an ingenious and powerful s...
Cryo-EM imaging reveals how a molecular gate lets bulky proteins pass cell membranes intact
How large, fully folded proteins can pass through cell membranes without destroying them has long been one of the open questions in cell biology. Using cryo-ele...
How oxygen sneaks into a corked wine bottle long before the first pour
The main reason for sealing wine bottles with a cork is to protect the liquid from oxygen. However, it is not an impermeable barrier, and a small amount of air...
EU Commission's draft legislation on pesticides: European researchers highlight the risks
The European Commission has presented a new legislative package. It is intended to reform key provisions that have hitherto governed the approval of pesticides....
Bow-and-arrow-shaped radio galaxy discovered by citizen scientist
Astronomers have discovered a "remarkable" bow-and-arrow-shaped radio galaxy with an enormous arc-like structure extending nearly 1.8 million light-years across...
Researchers develop antiviral candidate for deadly mosquito-borne brain infections
Can newly identified antiviral compounds help stop some of the most dangerous mosquito-borne viruses that attack the brain? A research team led by scientists at...
Investigating quantum and molecular plumbing in nanofluidics research
Our body contains an intricate system of tiny vessels through which blood, water and other molecules flow. When the size of the pipes shrinks to the nanoscale,...
Marmoset monkeys adapt their voices to sound more like their social partners, study finds
Many animal species that live in groups are known to adjust their behavior to strengthen their social bonds or increase their coordination with others around th...
125-million-year-old fossil reveals 'pregnant' shellfish
An international team of scientists led by Dr. Graciela Delvene of the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (CSIC) has uncovered the oldest known evidence o...
Digital know-how, not just money basics, may ease retirement anxiety
A Hiroshima University-led study conducted with Rakuten Securities finds that practical digital skills, positive financial attitudes and self-protection are mor...
Electron-Ion Collider's radiofrequency controls system passes first real-world test
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has reached a key early milestone in developing radiofrequency control systems for the Elec...