Science

What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate

Phytoplankton, tiny photosynthetic organisms in the ocean, play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and influence Earth's climate.…

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PET imaging validates use of common cholesterol drug to enhance HER2-targeted cancer therapy

A novel therapeutic approach that combines human epidermal growth receptor factor 2 (HER2)-targeted therapies with the cholesterol-lowering drug lovastatin can…

3 years ago

Second report on the status of global water resources published

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently presented its second report on the status of global water resources. According to this…

3 years ago

Research shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after initial blaze

Newly published research on indoor air quality from Colorado State University shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after…

3 years ago

Could the nerve cells that scratch be the solution for itch?

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become…

3 years ago

The fuel economy of a microswimmer

The amount of power a microswimmer needs to move can now be determined more easily. Scientists from the department Living…

3 years ago

Self-correcting quantum computers within reach?

Quantum computers promise to reach speeds and efficiencies impossible for even the fastest supercomputers of today. Yet the technology hasn't…

3 years ago

Win-win in muscle research: Faster results and fewer laboratory animals thanks to new method

To study muscle diseases, scientists rely on the mouse as a model organism. Researchers at the University of Basel have…

3 years ago

Jet lag disorder associated with shift work can lead to brain changes increasing appetite

Scientists have uncovered why night shift work is associated with changes in appetite in a new University of Bristol-led study.…

3 years ago

NASA’s Webb captures an ethereal view of NGC 346

Filaments of dust and gas festoon this star-forming region in a new infrared image from MIRI. One of the greatest…

3 years ago