Converting agroindustrial waste into molecules of interest to society, such as biofuels and biochemicals, is one of the ways to mitigate dependence on oil and other fossil fuels. As one of the world'… [+9675 chars]
A group of astronomers has discovered two rocky exoplanets around a red dwarf star. Their findings, published in arXiv.orgwere made thanks to the use of NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (… [+1409 chars]
Infectious diseases such as malaria remain a leading cause of death in many regions. This is partly because people there dont have access to medical diagnostic tools that can detect these diseases (a… [+5085 chars]
European Space Agency Matthias Maurer shows how to get ready for bed. His sleeping quarters are just ... [+] over his head. Matthias Maurer/ESA As any homeowner would tell you, water is not your fr… [+1680 chars]
Two-pore channels (TPCs) are ancient ion channels present in the cells of both animals and plants. In animals, including humans, these ion channels play important roles in biological activities in va… [+5030 chars]
As the world sees rising ocean temperatures, it will also see more cases of coral bleaching. When corals bleach, they become more vulnerable to other stressors such as water pollution. However, many … [+4123 chars]
WASHINGTON A senator and former astronaut said he did not expect Russia to perform another test of an antisatellite weapon because of the debris that posed a risk to that countrys own satellites as w… [+5408 chars]
Engineering enzymes to perform reactions not found in nature can address longstanding challenges in the world of synthetic chemistry, such as upgrading plant-based oils into useful biochemicals. A t… [+5210 chars]
In April of 2019, the international astronomical consortium known as the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) made headlines worldwide when it announced the first-ever image of a black hole. Specifically, t… [+2682 chars]
Engineering enzymes to perform reactions not found in nature can address longstanding challenges in the world of synthetic chemistry, such as upgrading plant-based oils into useful biochemicals. A t… [+5210 chars]
The secret to what drives powerful solar flares is literally in the palm of your hand. Astronomers have discovered that one of the most important magnetic effect at work on the sun is the same one … [+3421 chars]
A new Rice University-led analysis of the remains of ancient predators reveals new information about how prehistoric humans didor didn'tfind their food. "Sabertooth carcass consumption behavior and … [+2239 chars]
