Science

How waves and mixing drive coastal upwelling systems

They are among the most productive and biodiverse areas of the world's oceans: coastal upwelling regions along the eastern boundaries…

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How gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

As people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such…

2 years ago

New tool helps predict progression of Alzheimer’s

About 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. The most common form is…

2 years ago

Confirmation of ancient lake on Mars builds excitement for Perseverance rover’s samples

If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover's verification of lake sediments at the base of the Jezero crater…

2 years ago

Scientists design a two-legged robot powered by muscle tissue

Compared to robots, human bodies are flexible, capable of fine movements, and can convert energy efficiently into movement. Drawing inspiration…

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Shining a light on the hidden properties of quantum materials

Certain materials have desirable properties that are hidden, and just as you would use a flashlight to see in the…

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Tiny ant species disrupts lion’s hunting behavior

Researchers say it's more than just high hopes. In a study published today in the journal Science, a team of…

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New research challenges hunter-gatherer narrative

The oft-used description of early humans as "hunter-gatherers" should be changed to "gatherer-hunters," at least in the Andes of South…

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World’s first successful embryo transfer in rhinos paves the way for saving the northern white rhinos from extinction

BioRescue, an international consortium of scientists and conservationists, succeeded in achieving the world's first pregnancy of a rhinoceros after an…

2 years ago

Injectable water filtration system could improve access to clean drinking water around the world

More than 2 billion people, approximately a quarter of the world's population, lack access to clean drinking water. A new,…

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