Techno Man
Global change is triggering an identity switch in grasslands
Since the first Homo sapiens emerged in Africa roughly 300,000 years ago, grasslands have sustained humanity and thousands of other species. But today, those...
Potential treatments for citrus greening
Over the course of 40 years, a biologist has become an expert in symbiotic bacteria that help alfalfa grow. She has published over 150...
Online brain games can extend in-game ‘cognitive youth’ into old age
A new study has found that online brain game exercises can enable people in their 70s and even 80s to multitask cognitively as well...
Roadmap for detecting changes in ocean due to climate change
When will we see significant changes in the ocean due to climate change? A new study finds that some changes are noticeable already, while...
Comparing your house to your neighbors’ can lead to dissatisfaction
Satisfaction with your home can depend on its size compared to your neighbors' homes, according to new research. Researchers found that people are more...
Biochemists discover new insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients
Three decades of research on Alzheimer's disease have not produced major treatment advances for patients. Researchers now report new insights that may lead to...
Research using mechanics and physics could predict diseases that ‘stress out’ cells
Using ultrasonic tweezers, live imaging and a micro-mechanical substrate, researchers found energy patterns in cellular allostasis that could predict the presence of disease.
Drawing inspiration from natural marvels to make new materials
The shape-shifting bristle worm has the unique ability to extend its jaw outside of its mouth and ensnare surprised prey. The metal coordination chemistry...
Towards an ‘orrery’ for quantum gauge theory
Physicists have developed a new approach to couple quantized gauge fields to ultracold matter. The method might be the basis for a versatile platform...
Possible new treatment strategy for lung cancer
It is estimated there will be roughly 228,000 new lung cancer cases this year, and nearly 30% of those patients will have mutations in...