Protein ‘big bang’ reveals molecular makeup for medicine and bioengineering
A new study maps the evolutionary history and interrelationships of protein domains, the subunits of protein molecules, over 3.8 billion years.
Countdown to Calving at Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf
Cracks growing across Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf are poised to release an iceberg with an area about twice the size of New York City....
Research breakthrough: Humans are not the first to repurpose CRISPR
We humans are far from the first to exploit the benefits of CRISPR. Groundbreaking research has helped to redefine what CRISPR is. Researchers have...
Separate polarization and brightness channels give crabs the edge over predators
Fiddler crabs see the polarization of light and this gives them the edge when it comes to spotting potentials threats, such as a rival...
Cutting-edge 3D facial scans could give genetic clues to autism
Researchers are using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes of autism.
COVID-19 infection linked to higher risk of neuropathy
Researchers have found that many people who tested positive for the coronavirus in the early months of the pandemic also experienced peripheral neuropathy --...
How to Watch Google’s Pixel 6 Event, and What to Expect
If you’ve been holding out on buying a new phone in anticipation of Google’s Pixel 6, today’s the day we find out every single...
Kano’s next learn-to-code kit is a build-it-yourself laptop
London-based Kano has another code kit in the works to add to its STEM targeting gamified educational line of build-it-yourself kids’ products ahead of...
15 Potent Gifts for the Weed Enthusiast in Your Life
We’re in a place where you can finally get weed on demand, even delivered right to your doorstep in many states. This means that...
Six Useful Apps and Tools for Saving on Your Water Bill
With rates for water usage on the rise, you might looking for ways to use (and therefore pay for) less water. Figuring out which...
