Science & Technology
New study reveals that healthy plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes
New research finds that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people and support their role in dia…
Insights into the dynamic ultrastructure of the heart
What happens below the cellular level when the heart contracts and relaxes has long been unexplored. Thanks to new ultra-high-resolution electron microscopy techniques, scientists can now watch the heart beating — almost at a molecular level.
Melting ice caps may not shut down ocean current
Most simulations of our climate’s future may be overly sensitive to Arctic ice melt as a cause of abrupt changes in ocean circulation, according to new research.
Producing ammonia through electrochemical processes could reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Ammonia is commonly used in fertilizer because it has the highest nitrogen content of commercial fertilizers, making it essential for crop production. However, two carbon dioxide molecules are made for every molecule of ammonia produced, contributing t…
From computer to benchtop: Researchers find clues to new mechanisms for coronaviruses infections
A group of bat viruses related to SARS-CoV-2 can also infect human cells but uses a different and unknown entryway. While researchers are still honing in on how these viruses infect cells, the findings could help in the development of new vaccines that…
Dynamic rivers contributed to Amazon’s rich bird diversity
One of the most contentious questions in evolutionary biology is, how did the Amazon become so rich in species? A new study focused on birds examines how the movements of rivers in the Amazon have contributed to that area’s exceptional biological diver…
Differences between the Moon’s near and far sides linked to colossal ancient impact
New research shows how the impact that created the Moon’s South Pole — Aitken basin is linked to the stark contrast in composition and appearance between the two sides of the Moon.
What shapes gut microbiomes of Alaska’s brown bears? Location, location, location
A recent study of Alaskan brown bears (Ursus arctos) finds that there is significant variation in the gut microbiome of bear populations, depending on where the bears live. The finding advances our understanding of the relationship between wildlife hab…