Science & Technology

Scientists resurrected the genus Philozoon by using modern technologies to thoroughly characterize two of the species of algae that biologist Patrick Geddes had investigated in the mid-to-late 19th century, along with six new related ones.

Australian theoretical physics study just out has identified a ‘smoking gun’ in long search for the topological magnetic monopole referred to as the Berry curvature. This breakthrough in search for topological effects in non-equilibrium systems opens p…

Researchers have identified a novel mechanism in barley plants, which could help crop growers achieve high yields as temperatures rise.

Researchers have revealed that praying mantis (mantids) infected with parasitic hairworms are attracted to horizontally polarized light that is strongly reflected off the surface of water, which causes them to enter the water. These results demonstrate…

Researchers have identified a new treatment candidate that appears to not only halt neurodegenerative symptoms in mouse models of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but also reverse the effects of the disorders.

Researchers took a close look at bobtail and bottletail squids to establish their evolutionary relationships and the timing of the divergence of different species.

Patients with mild COVID-19 infections experience a significantly increased longer lasting reduced sense of taste and smell. This is also the case for long-term shortness of breath, although relatively few people are affected. And women and the elderly…

Scientists explored a technique called ‘neurofeedback,’ which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of neuroscientists found that not only did the training have a posi…

Body axes are molecular coordinate systems along which regulatory genes are activated. These genes then activate the development of anatomical structures in correct locations in the embryo. Thus, the body ensures that we do not develop arms on our head…

Researchers have shown how RNA-binding proteins modulate synaptic responses that mediate the transmission of nerve cell impulses.

Earthworms are special because they keep our soil healthy. From the outside they appear inconspicuous. But what earthworms look like from the inside, from their organs to the microbes and parasites that colonize them, has been difficult to grasp. Scien…

Pioneering research has revealed the erosion of ancient sediments found deep beneath Antarctic ice could be a vital and previously unknown source of nutrients and energy for abundant microbial life.

A stimulating environment keeps the ‘hippocampus’ — which is the brain’s memory control center — young, so to speak. Causes of this are molecular mechanisms that affect gene regulation. These current findings from studies in mice provide clues as to …

Researchers have developed a new method to recycle electric vehicle batteries using a ground-breaking new approach that many will have experienced in the dentist’s chair.

Lithium, cesium, or even gold — in addition to energy geothermal waters can contain mineral treasures. Researchers want to leverage this potential and support sustainable mining in Chile. Together with their partners, they are developing strategies an…

Researchers have discovered that the visual cortex of mice contains a region of enhanced visual sensitivity dubbed the ‘focea’, making the mouse a better model of human vision than previously expected.

Researchers have identified a human peptide found in the brain that blocks the alpha-synuclein aggregates involved in Parkinson’s disease and prevents their neurotoxicity.

Scientists have developed a nanoparticle composite that grows into 3D crystals. The new 3D-grown material could speed up production and eliminate errors in the mass manufacturing of nanoscale photonics for smart buildings or actuators for robotics.

The electronic properties of graphene can be specifically modified by stretching the material evenly, say researchers. These results open the door to the development of new types of electronic components.

The groundbreaking technology may revolutionize the treatment of cancer and a wide range of diseases and medical conditions.