Coastal water absorbing more carbon dioxide
As more carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere, the global ocean soaks up much of the excess, storing roughly 30 percent of the carbon dioxide...
Geese reduce metabolic rate to cope with winter
New research shows that geese cope with the harsh winter climate by reducing their heart rate and body temperature.
The study, led by Dr Claudia...
Cancer ‘vaccine’ eliminates tumors in mice
Injecting minute amounts of two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors in mice can eliminate all traces of cancer in the animals, including distant,...
New universe simulation prompts breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics
Novel computational methods have helped create the most information-packed universe-scale simulation ever produced. The new tool provides fresh insights into how black holes influence...
Rutgers engineers 3-D print shape-shifting smart gel
Rutgers engineers have invented a "4D printing" method for a smart gel that could lead to the development of "living" structures in human organs...
Engineers develop flexible lithium battery for wearable electronics
The rapid development of flexible and wearable electronics is giving rise to an exciting range of applications, from smart watches and flexible displays--such as...
A mutational timer is built into the chemistry of DNA
If you had to copy billions of letters from one sheet of paper to another, you'd probably make a few mistakes. So it might...
Reconstructing an ancient lethal weapon
Archaeologists are a little like forensic investigators: They scour the remains of past societies, looking for clues in pottery, tools and bones about how...
