Huge bacteria-eating viruses close the gap between life and non-life
Large bacteriophages carry bacterial genes, including CRISPR and ribosomal proteins Bacterial viruses, called bacteriophages,
are simple genetic machines, relying on their bacterial hosts to replicate...
‘Parentese’ helps parents, babies make ‘conversation’ and boosts language development
A new study finds the
value of using 'parentese,' an exaggerated speaking style that conveys total
engagement with a child.Used in virtually all of the...
Disappearing snakes and the biodiversity crisis
A new study should sound
alarm bells regarding the 'biodiversity crisis' or the loss of wildlife around
the world.The
loss of any species is devastating. However, the...
DNA Damage to Breast Cells from chemicals in some cosmetics, sunscreens
The study found two cosmetics chemicals damage the DNA of breast cells at low doses A new approach to studying the effects of
two common...
Men’s testosterone levels largely determined by where they grow up
Men's testosterone levels
are primarily determined by their environment during childhood, according to
new research.The
Durham University-led study suggests that men who grow up in more challenging
conditions...
Simple, solar-powered water desalination
The system achieves a new level of efficiency in harnessing sunlight to make fresh potable water from seawater A completely passive solar-powered
desalination system could...
Scientists solve structure enabling cyanobacteria to thrive in low light
Summary Scientists have determined the structure of
the protein complex that gives cyanobacteria their unique ability to convert
weak, filtered sunlight into useable energy. Their findings...
A fast radio burst tracked down to a nearby galaxy
Summary Astronomers have
pinpointed the location of a repeating fast radio burst. The breakthrough is
only the second time that scientists have determined the precise location...
Nano antennas for data transfer
Summary For the first time, physicists have successfully converted electrical signals into photons and radiated them in specific directions using a low-footprint optical antenna...
Forgetfulness might depend on time of day
Summary Researchers have identified a gene in mice
that seems to influence memory recall at different times of day and tracked how
it causes mice to...
