Key research finding The composition of the atmosphere, especially the abundance of greenhouse gases, influences Earth’s climate. Researchers at Purdue University, led by Stephanie Olson, assistant … [+2226 chars]
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Our senses are constantly inundating the brain with multifarious information. The brain must therefore continuously tune out distractions to focus on what matters. Understanding how organisms represe… [+6582 chars]
A recent surge in using biomolecules as carrier systems led to the development of biomolecule-based nanoparticles (NPs) for cancer treatment. In an article recently published in the journal Materials… [+6591 chars]
The upcoming launch of an uncrewed SpaceX Dragon to the International Space Station has been postponed following a potential propellant leak, in what is a rare glitch for the reliable cargo vehicle. … [+2729 chars]
Oligonucleotides are short, single strands of synthetic DNA or RNA. Although they are small, these molecules play an important role in molecular and synthetic biology applications. One type of oligon… [+4220 chars]
NASA is drumming up excitement for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope with a super-retro 8-bit inspired video game, and its honestly really fun. In the game, players are Roman Space Telescope oper… [+2755 chars]
Visible light, not ultraviolet light, now activates nanoscale drills, report researchers. These molecular machines have also proven effective at killing bacteria through tests on real infections. R… [+3749 chars]
Last week, Earth entered a stream of cometary debris after the recent fragmentation event of the 73P/Schwassman-Wachman 3 comet, which occurred 27 years ago in 1995. It was the first opportunity i… [+2204 chars]
A recent surge in using biomolecules as carrier systems led to the development of biomolecule-based nanoparticles (NPs) for cancer treatment. In an article recently published in the journal Materials… [+6591 chars]
Last week, Earth entered a stream of cometary debris after the recent fragmentation event of the 73P/Schwassman-Wachman 3 comet, which occurred 27 years ago in 1995. It was the first opportunity i… [+2204 chars]
Trace amounts of liquid platinum have been used by researchers in Australia to create inexpensive and highly efficient chemical reactions at low temperatures. When combined with liquid gallium, th… [+3485 chars]