The structure of the universe is often described as being a cosmic web of filaments, nodes, and voids, with the nodes being clusters of galaxies, the largest gravitationally bound objects known. Thes… [+3345 chars]
Vertebrate expansion of the DNase1 and DNase2 genes To trace the origin of the human DNase1 and DNase2 families, we started by determining the occurrence of the different DNase genes in eukaryotes. … [+25909 chars]
Its not just a problem for NASAs James Webb Space Telescope Last week, NASA revealed that one of JWSTs primary mirror segments, shown here, was damaged by a larger than expected micrometeoroid. Ima… [+6912 chars]
Scientists have developed a new model of Earths tectonic plates that provides fresh insights into the planets geological history and a better understanding of natural hazards like earthquakes and vol… [+520 chars]
contract: To activate muscle by allowing filaments in the muscle cells to connect. The muscle becomes more rigid as a result. (in commerce) An agreement between two parties, such as to make a purchas… [+2068 chars]
NASA's first new moon rocket since the Apollo-era's mighty Saturn V is back on the launch pad for a critical fueling test, and you can hear commentary for free Monday (June 20). The agency's first S… [+3107 chars]
Washington, June 20 The International Space Station (ISS) has successfully evaded orbital debris coming from a Russian anti-satellite weapons test, according to a media report. Russia’s space agenc… [+2027 chars]
As if cracking open a cosmic Russian nesting doll, astronomers have peered into the center of the Milky Way and discovered what appears to be a miniature spiral galaxy, swirling daintily around a sin… [+2841 chars]
Piezoelectric materials are applicable in the biomedical field, and if they can be biocompatible and degradable, it will be a big step towards real applications. Recently, a research team at City Uni… [+6861 chars]
Scientists have made a pivotal new breakthrough in the quest to control light to evolve the next generation of quantum sensing and computing. The team of researchers, including Dr. Oleksandr Kyriien… [+4018 chars]
<li>Duarte, B. et al. Climate Change impacts on seagrass meadows and macroalgal forests: an integrative perspective on acclimation and adaptation potential. Front. Mar. Sci.5, 190 (2018). Article … [+16641 chars]
The University of Montreal in Canada is a primarily French-language institution.Credit: Marc Bruxelle/Getty English is my mother tongue, so for a long time I never had to give much thought to speaki… [+4553 chars]
