Physicists explain how large spherical viruses form
A team of physicists and a virologist explains how large virus shells are formed. Their work can also be used also to explain how...
Scientists find a ‘switch’ to increase starch accumulation in algae
New research raises prospects for large-scale production of algae-derived starch, a valuable bioresource for biofuels and other renewable materials. Such bio-based products have the...
Ring-shaped protein complex wrangles DNA
Scientists determine the whole structure of the condensin protein complex, which helps to organize DNA throughout the life cycle of a cell. By combining...
Additional inoculation source for lambic beer production
Researchers in Belgium have identified an additional inoculation source - the wooden casks or foeders - for producing lambic beers. Traditional lambic beer production...
How the world’s fastest muscle created four unique bird species
When the male bearded manakin snaps its wings at lightning speed, it's more than part of an elaborate, acrobatic mating ritual. The tiny muscle...
Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children
Children are more likely to be fatally struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on other nights of the year, according to new research.
Owls help scientists unlock secret of how the brain pays attention
Studying barn owls, scientists believe they've taken an important step toward solving the longstanding mystery of how the brain chooses what most deserves attention.
Young men more likely to die in summer, older people in winter despite local...
Young men living in the US are overall more likely to die in the summer months, according to a new study.
New brain region that suppresses fear identified
A new study has identified a new area in the brain involved in inhibiting fear, a discovery that holds potential for clinical interventions in...
How people perceive cities and suburbs is not merely a matter of boundary lines
What separates cities and suburbs isn't always a geographic boundary. Subjective social factors also play a role, particularly school quality and public safety, according...
