Scientists Discover a Completely New Type of Enzyme That Helps Fight Genomic Parasites
Professor René Ketting’s team at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, along with Dr. Sebastian Falk’s group at the Max Perutz Labs…
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Scientists Reveal: At Which Age Are We at Our Happiest?
An analysis of more than 400 samples sheds light on the progression of subjective well-being throughout a person’s life. When do people reach their peak…
Whirlwind Tech: The Future of Energy-Efficient Spintronics Computing
Researchers in Germany and Japan have been able to increase the diffusion of magnetic whirls, so-called skyrmions, by a factor of ten. In today’s world,…
Decoding the Bronze Age: Scientists Unravel the Secrets of an Ancient Family System
32 people from a burial ground in the southern Ural region show close kinship relations – only the women came from other areas. Scientists have…
Unlocking the Secrets of the Cell: Scientists “Dive” Into the Dark Hole of the Nuclear Pore Complex
A dynamic network within the nuclear envelope’s pores obstructs dangerous intruders. Tiny pores within the cell nucleus are crucial to healthy aging, as they safeguard…
Defying Fundamental Laws of Biology – Scientists Discover Real-Life Chimeras
Male yellow crazy ants exhibit a unique characteristic of possessing two distinct genomes, each contained within separate cell clusters. The yellow crazy ant, known scientifically…
Scientists Discover Method To Evaluate Highly Complex Feynman Integrals
Scientists at Mainz University have discovered a method to evaluate highly complex Feynman integrals. What does the world look like at the smallest scales? This…
Insect Numbers Are on the Decline – What Is Happening?
A scientist from Mainz University delves into the root causes of the global decline in insect populations and the implications of this decline, as well…
A New, Ecofriendly Way To Convert Blue Light to High-Energy Ultraviolet B Light
Scientists from Japan and Germany have devised a novel, sustainable method for converting blue LED light into UVB. An international team from Japan and Germany…
“Lasting Consequences” – 2020 May Have Harmed the Social Development of Young Adults
The multitude of stressful events could be responsible for this impact. The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, George Floyd’s death, and a contentious US presidential election made…
Tree Rings Reveal Europe’s Beech Forests Under Considerable Threat From Climate Change
Tree ring analyses reveal growth declines over recent decades / Researchers expect further, even drastic declines, especially in southern Europe. Beech forests in Europe are…
GNOME Network: Worldwide Coordinated Search for Dark Matter
Sensor network GNOME publishes comprehensive data in Nature Physics for the first time — Nine stations in six countries involved. An international team of researchers…
Climate Regulation Changed With the Proliferation of Marine Animals and Terrestrial Plants 400 Million Years Ago
Geoscientific study traces carbon-silicon cycle over three billion years on the basis of lithium isotope levels. Earth’s climate was relatively stable for a long period…
Less Waste During Production of Marble Slabs in Ancient Roman Imperial Period Than Today
Analysis of wall decoration dating to the second century A.D. provides new insights into marble extraction and processing. When it comes to ancient Roman imperial…
Ultracold Atom Interferometry Demonstrated in Space for the First Time
Researchers present results of experiments with atom interferometry on a sounding rocket. Further rocket missions set to follow. Extremely precise measurements are possible using atom…
Ant Responses to Social Isolation Surprisingly Resemble Those of Humans
Social isolation results in changes of behavior and activity of immune and stress genes. Ants react to social isolation in a similar way as do…
“Invisible Tattoo” Made of Gold Nanoparticles Revolutionizes Medical Diagnostics
Color changes of gold nanoparticles under the skin reveal concentration changes of substances in the body. The idea of implantable sensors that continuously transmit information…
Physicists Using Atomic Magnetometers Find That Venus Flytraps Produce Magnetic Fields
Physicists use atomic magnetometers to measure the biomagnetic signals of the carnivorous plant. The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant that encloses its…
