Scientists use a single strand DNA-targeting protein for AG base conversion, in a significant mitochondrial gene-editing technological breakthrough. There is an unfortunate probability that somewher… [+4269 chars]
When a cell divides normally, it makes a copy of every chromosome and then shares them equally between the two new cells. This function is carried out by a complex machine in the cell called the mito… [+2128 chars]
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the cultural celebration isn't restricted to life here on Earth — it's also marked high above the planet, on the Interna… [+2143 chars]
Skip to content The nation is stepping up its planetary defense program. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) will attempt to redirect the orbit of an asteroid by slamming a spacecraft in… [+3622 chars]
The sun's gravitational field could be used as a giant magnifying glass to observe distant exoplanets in a much greater detail than is currently possible, a new study suggests. In the study, a team… [+3964 chars]
Have you heard that on May 6, 2002 this Friday! an asteroid the size of the Great Pyramid in Giza may hit Earth? You might have if you listen to conspiracy-laden YouTube videos and news sites onl… [+5246 chars]
ByNorth Carolina State UniversityMay 4, 2022 Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a faster, less expensive technique for producing hindered amines a class of chemicals used … [+5170 chars]
One of the most popular applications of microfluidics involves developing a ‘lab-on-a-chip’ device to diagnose diseases from a very small biological sample. There already exist some portable devices … [+2845 chars]
Canadian astronauts who commit crimes on the Moon could face punishment under a new law that extends the country's criminal jurisdiction into outer space. The "Civil Lunar Gateway Agreement Implemen… [+3448 chars]
Almost like ASMR! Sleep Tight It looks pretty hard to wash your face when the cloth and water youre using keep floating away. But you can still watch astronaut Matthias Maurer, of the European Spac… [+1276 chars]
STOC launches with more than 80 scientists joining globally, focused on obtaining the greatest scientific benefits from spatially resolved transcriptomics technology; first studies use BGI-Research's… [+3665 chars]
NASA is planning to bring rocks from Mars to Earth. The space agency has asked for the public’s opinion on its plan to retrieve samples that Perseverance has gathered. It’s a monumental moment in our… [+2608 chars]