Science

Researchers discover how enzymes ‘tie the knot’

Lasso peptides are natural products made by bacteria. Their unusual lasso shape endows them with remarkable stability, protecting them from…

2 years ago

New tool to help decision-makers navigate possible futures of the Colorado River

The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and…

2 years ago

Scientists turn to human skeletons to explore origins of horseback riding

As anyone who's spent time in the saddle knows, riding a horse can be hard on your body. But can…

2 years ago

Breakthrough study predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide

Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of "river avulsion," offering a way to predict when…

2 years ago

Volcanoes may help reveal interior heat on Jupiter moon

By staring into the hellish landscape of Jupiter's moon Io -- the most volcanically active location in the solar system…

2 years ago

Nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth spiked during pandemic

Drug overdose mortality has risen faster among adolescents than the general population in recent years, largely due to fentanyl, a…

2 years ago

Clinical trial successfully repurposes cancer drug for hereditary bleeding disorder

A drug approved for treating the blood cancer multiple myeloma may offer a safe and effective way to reduce the…

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Higher levels of leptin indicate brain protection against late-life dementia

New research is more closely linking obesity to dementia. Higher levels of leptin, a hormone that helps maintain normal body…

2 years ago

Mapping out matter’s building blocks in 3D

Deep inside what we perceive as solid matter, the landscape is anything but stationary. The interior of the building blocks…

2 years ago

Slow-moving landslides a growing, but ignored, threat to mountain communities

As urban centers in mountainous regions grow, more people are driven to build on steeper slopes prone to slow-moving landslides,…

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