Science & Technology

A new drug acts like a master reset switch in the intestines. The compound, called FexD, has previously been found to lower cholesterol, burn fat, and ward off colorectal cancer in mice. Now, the team reports that FexD can also prevent and reverse inte…

Researchers have developed a new way to fortify foods with vitamin A, which they hope could help to improve the health of millions of people around the world. In a new study, they showed that encapsulating vitamin A in a protective polymer prevents the…

Researchers report that larvae of the cabbage white butterfly use two gut enzymes to effectively disarm the mustard oil bomb, the major chemical defense system of their host plants. Cabbage white butterflies appear to be able to target the various gluc…

An ancient fish called a ‘living fossil’ has helped researchers understand the basics of stem cells. This will further stem cell research and be a step in the direction of creating artificial organs.

Analysis of teeth of extinct lemurs has revealed fascinating clues to the evolution of humans, a new study has found.

Engineers have built a machine that captures carbon from flue gas and converts it to ethylene. The device integrates a carbon capture system with an ethylene conversation system for the first time.

The powerful volcanic eruption in January 2022 created ripple effects throughout the world’s atmosphere and oceans. Analysis of the Hunga Tonga eruption shows how signals from the ionosphere could help monitor future volcanoes and tsunamis.

A new type of active pixel sensor that uses a novel two-dimensional material may both enable ultra-sharp cellphone photos and create a new class of extremely energy-efficient Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, according to researchers.

Using a novel modeling method, a team of researchers gained new insights into how hummingbirds produce wing movement, which could lead to design improvements in flying robots.

While the Diprotodon — the extinct megafauna species that is distantly related to wombats but was the size of a small car — is commonly (but incorrectly) thought of as Australia’s ‘giant wombat’, researchers have shed light on a large species that do…

Researchers calculated that 74 metric tons of microplastics are dropping out of the atmosphere onto the city annually, the equivalent of more than 3 million plastic bottles falling from the sky.

Researchers modified simulations for aggregation of colloidal particles by including hydrodynamical effects of the solvent. They revealed that the final structure was different compared with older predictions, which may help in designing self-assemblin…

Self-driving cars need to implement efficient, effective, and accurate detection systems to provide a safe and reliable experience to its users. To this end, an international research team has now developed an end-to-end neural network that, in conjunc…

Mathematical analysis identifies a vortex structure that is impervious to decay.

More heart failure deaths were linked with extreme temperatures than other heart conditions, from an international study.

An international research team has provided valuable new information about what drives the global spread of genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria. The collaborative study will provide new information to combat the global chal…

A new study shows how some bacteria living in a biofilm sacrifice themselves to ensure the survival of the community.

The ‘super grain’ quinoa has the potential to make a super cookie, according to new research. Researchers found that two types of quinoa, bred specifically to grow in Washington state, had great functionality as a potential high-fiber and protein addit…

Emissions from copper-based antifouling paints are a well-known environmental problem. As much as 40 percent of copper inputs to the Baltic Sea come from antifouling paints on ships and leisure boats. According to a new study, this is completely unnece…