Some Sperms Poison Their Competitors: A Genetic Factor Helps Sperm Cells Outcompete Their Peers
Competition among sperm cells is fierce – they all want to reach the egg cell first to fertilize it. A research team from Berlin now…
Competition among sperm cells is fierce – they all want to reach the egg cell first to fertilize it. A research team from Berlin now…
Although scientists knew that some bats could reach heights of over 1,600 meters (or approximately one mile) above the ground during flight, they didn’t understand…
What are some skywatching highlights in February 2021? Find Mars all month after sunset, especially on the night of NASA’s planned rover landing, February 18….
It may well be possible to remove nitrate from polluted groundwater and at the same time produce ammonia in a sustainable way, according to PhD…
New tool gauges impacts of warming waters on over 200 fish species. Warming ocean waters could reduce the ability of fish, especially large ones, to…
Stroke survivors who drank seven or more cups of green tea each day lowered their risks of multiple causes of death by 62%. Drinking one…
The open ocean is a harsh place for newborn fishes. From the minute larvae hatch from their eggs, their survival depends upon finding food and…
MIT economist works to show how therapies can be allocated fairly; states are now applying the method in their efforts. Two of the studies described…
New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that support neuron function, brings hope for targeted treatment options. A…
Singapore researchers develop new method for ‘printing’ fresh vegetables, leading to tastier, more nutritious food for patients with swallowing difficulties. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University,…
A team of researchers led by SETI Institute Senior Research Scientist Janice Bishop, a member of the SETI Institute NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) team, has…
Humans continuously observe and evaluate interactions between third parties to decide with whom to interact in the future. But it is difficult to measure what…
Breakthrough Pioneering technique promises to democratize microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technology, benefiting resource-poor countries and settings. New technology developed by the University of Bristol has the…
NASA’s newest rover has an autopilot called Terrain-Relative Navigation. The view of the Sea of Tranquility rising up to meet Neil Armstrong during the first…
Satellite images have revealed that the once colossal A-68A iceberg has had yet another shattering experience. Several large cracks were spotted in the berg last…
Experiments by Berkeley Lab scientists on this highly radioactive element reveal some unexpected properties. Since element 99 — einsteinium — was discovered in 1952 at…
Mechanism for control of antibiotic production in soil bacteria is visualized for the first time by scientists at University of Warwick and Monash University Research…
The design could be a quieter version of velcro with uses ranging from diapers to robotics. A Velcro-like fastener with a microscopic design that looks…