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Hubble sees spiral in Andromeda
Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA. Text credit: European Space Agency
The Andromeda constellation is one of the 88 modern constellations and should not be confused...
Chemicals hitch a ride onto new protein for better compounds
Researchers have developed a new method of protein ligation, the joining of molecules with proteins. The technique, called Redox Activated Chemical Tagging (ReACT), involves...
Ancient signals from the early universe
A still image from a computer simulation of an oscillon, a strong localized fluctuation of the inflaton field of the early universe. According to...
Giant flying reptile ruled ancient Transylvania
New research suggests that a giant pterosaur -- a toothless flying reptile with a 10 metre wingspan -- may have been the dominant predator...
Baby’s sex plays a role in pregnant woman’s immunity
A baby's sex could play a role in why some women report differences with morning sickness, cravings and other symptoms based on the sex...
New engineered material can cool roofs, structures with zero energy consumption
CU boulder researchers demonstrating their newly engineered material.Credit: Image courtesy of University of Colorado at Boulder
A team of University of Colorado Boulder engineers has...
NASA demonstrates electronics for longer Venus surface missions
Integrated circuit before (above) and after (below) testing in Venus atmospheric conditions. Credit: NASA
A team of scientists at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland...
Brain network connections may underlie social behavior linked to autism
Evaluating the strength of connections in the brain is one avenue researchers have been exploring to help identify children at risk for autism spectrum...
Researchers invent process to produce renewable car tires from trees, grass
Catalytic conversion of biomass-derived chemicals to renewable polymers occurs in laboratory stirred-tank reactors. Credit: University of Minnesota
A team of researchers, led by the University...
Car drivers cause the most pollution in London – but are least exposed to...
Car drivers in London are causing the most pollution per commuter, a new study says.
Car drivers in London are causing the most pollution per...
Gas Hydrate Breakdown Unlikely to Cause Massive Greenhouse Gas Release
Summary of the locations where gas hydrate occurs beneath the seafloor, in permafrost areas, and beneath some ice sheets, along with the processes (shown...
