Gall Fly Outmaneuvers Host Plant in Evolutionary Game of “Spy vs. Spy”
Over time goldenrod plants and the gall flies that feed on them have been one-upping each other in an ongoing competition for survival. Now, a…
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Astrophysicists May Have Discovered the Hidden Source of Mysterious Cosmic Neutrinos Seen on Earth
Excess neutrinos and missing gamma rays? Coronae of supermassive black holes may be the hidden sources of mysterious cosmic neutrinos seen on Earth. The origin…
Initial COVID-19 Infection Rate in U.S. May Be 80 Times Greater Than Originally Reported
New research studies early stages of coronavirus outbreak to re-evaluate rate of initial spread in U.S. Many epidemiologists believe that the initial COVID-19 infection rate…
Killing COVID-19 Coronavirus With a Handheld UV Light Device
A personal, handheld device emitting high-intensity ultraviolet light to disinfect areas by killing the novel coronavirus is now feasible, according to researchers at Penn State,…
Quantum Computing Engaged to Discover Possible COVID-19 Treatments
Quantum machine learning, an emerging field that combines machine learning and quantum physics, is the focus of research to discover possible treatments for COVID-19, according…
World Record Smashed? Supercell Thunderstorm Pelted City With ‘Gargantuan’ Hail
A supercell thunderstorm pelted a city center in Argentina a few years ago with hailstones so large scientists suggested a new category to describe them…
Web of Psychological Cues – Why People Readily Divulge Private Information Online
While most people will say they are extremely concerned with their online privacy, previous experiments have shown that, in practice, users readily divulge private information…
After More Than 40 Years, Evidence Found for Existence of Elusive ‘Metabolon’
For more than 40 years, scientists have hypothesized the existence of enzyme clusters, or “metabolons,” in facilitating various processes within cells. Using a novel imaging…
Investigation Reveals China’s Control Measures May Have Prevented 700,000 COVID-19 Cases
China’s control measures during the first 50 days of the COVID-19 epidemic may have delayed the spread of the virus to cities outside of Wuhan…
Sorry, Einstein – You’re Probably Not the Best Role Model
Hard workers may make better role models than geniuses. Role models are important for aspiring scientists, but new research suggests that scientists who are known…
Bioluminescent Bacteria Kill Rivals and Establish Symbiosis in Squid Using Genetic Regulatory Factors
Two factors that control the expression of a key gene required by luminescent bacteria to kill competing bacterial cells have been identified. The finding, by…
Habitable-Zone Planet Finder Validates Sub-Neptune Sized Planet
A signal originally detected by the Kepler spacecraft has been validated as an exoplanet using the Habitable-zone Planet Finder (HPF), an astronomical spectrograph built by…
Looking for Aliens Who Might Be Looking for Us – Advanced Civilizations May Exist in Our Galaxy
Data from a massive search for cosmic radio emission released February 14, 2020, by the Breakthrough Listen Initiative — the most comprehensive survey yet of…
Scientists Solve Structure Enabling Cyanobacteria to Convert Weak Sunlight Into Usable Energy
Scientists have determined the structure of the protein complex that gives cyanobacteria their unique ability to convert weak, filtered sunlight into usable energy. Their findings…
How to Tell if You Have the Wuhan Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV
The Conversation Editor’s note: The new coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, continues to spread in China, and cases are being diagnosed in many other countries, including the U.S….
Lower Protein Diet May Lessen Risk for Heart Disease
A plant-based diet may be key to lowering risk for heart disease. Penn State researchers determined that diets with reduced sulfur amino acids — which…
Bad News for Honey Bees: Insecticides Are Growing Much More Toxic
Researchers discover that neonicotinoid seed treatments are driving a dramatic increase in insecticide toxicity in U.S. agricultural landscapes, despite evidence that these treatments have little…
Record-Number of US States Growing Hops As Craft-Beer Booms
Craft breweries aren’t just a fun place to meet up with friends. They may be fueling an unprecedented geographic expansion of hop production across the…
