Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Oldest known sewn hide and other artifacts from Oregon caves shed light on early clothing in harsh climates
In 1958, an amateur archaeologist named John Cowles excavated the Cougar Mountain Cave in Oregon and retained many of the artifacts found there. Upon his death...
Researchers rebuild microscopic circadian clock that can control genes
Our circadian clocks play a crucial role in our health and well-being, keeping our 24-hour biological cycles in sync with light and dark exposure. Disruptions i...
Passing got faster and more accurate in top soccer leagues, study finds
The amount and accuracy of passing in the game of soccer—called football across much of the world—has climbed in recent years, according to new research. The av...
Egalitarianism among hunter-gatherers? What a food-sharing experiment reveals about self-interest
Hunter-gatherers like the Hadza of Tanzania are famous for their egalitarianism. A resource redistribution experiment conducted with the Hadza suggests many tol...
In-situ sensor enables real-time monitoring of soil nitrate nitrogen
Accurate measurement of soil NO₃⁻-N is essential for precision fertilization and stable crop yields. Real-time monitoring of NO₃⁻-N has long been a challenge in...
Upcycling genes: 'SUPER' platform improves underperforming genetic parts
A research team has developed the "SUPER (Synthetic Upcycling Platform for Engineering Regulators)" platform, which dramatically enhances the performance and st...
More banks mean higher costs for borrowers
When banks crowd a lending market, you can forget the traditional relationship of supply and demand, in which increased supply normally leads to lower prices. S...
A new inhalable treatment for tuberculosis: Once-weekly nanoparticles match daily oral rifampin in mice
Researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo have developed a new inhalable form of tuberculosis (TB) treat...
The wild physics that keeps your body's electrical system flowing smoothly
Building on their pioneering 2018 research into how some of the body's cells, such as neurons and cardiac tissue, communicate via ions that flow through cellula...
Versatile enzyme that quickly, accurately synthesizes RNA can also perform reverse transcription
From vaccines and diagnostics to emerging gene-based therapies, RNA molecules are now central to modern medicine. But as their use continues to grow, so does a...
Hubble captures light show around rapidly dying star
This stunning image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals a dramatic interplay of light and shadow in the Egg Nebula, sculpted by freshly ejected stardust....
Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths opportunity
Historically Black colleges and universities, often known as HBCUs, are well known for their deep roots in U.S. higher education and proven effectiveness at gra...