Study Reveals Malaria’s Hidden Role in Human Evolution
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, most notably Plasmodium falciparum, and is transmitted by Anopheles…
Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Unexpected Ice Clouds on a Jupiter-Like World
Artist’s impression of the planet Epsilon Indi Ab, with water clouds atop its ammonia-dominated atmosphere. Credit: E. C.…
Air Pollution Is Wreaking Havoc on Ants, And The Effects Are Alarming
Scent is essential to ant society: every ant within a colony wears the badge of membership in the…
Neurons Use RNA “Tentacles” to Survive Starvation
Summary: Neurons are high-energy cells that must find ways to survive when nutrients are scarce. New research has…
Scientists discover vibrating atoms can appear active without moving
Scientists in Germany have shed light on how nanoscale imaging techniques like tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) can be…
How W7-X achieves steady plasma
The Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) is the largest and most advanced stellarator in the world, and on its tenth…
“Molecular dance” – key mechanism of cell movement finally decoded, offering new insights into cancer research
Inside every cell, a delicate network of protein filaments known as the cytoskeleton provides structure and stability. Actin…
Astronomers detect million-solar-mass object in distant universe
Astronomers have detected one of the darkest objects ever seen at a record cosmic distance—only with the assistance…