Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Eyewitnesses remember feedback better after making an identification, study finds
An eyewitness can tell the truth, believe every word they say and still send an innocent person to prison. A new study by Stephen Charman from FIU's Department...
Terahertz light distinguishes two groups of particles trapped inside superconducting vortices
Scientists at Rutgers and in Estonia have used invisible light to look into tiny magnetic whirlpools, called vortices, inside a superconductor, revealing detail...
European rivers retain far more plastic than they carry to the sea, study finds
Plastic that enters the environment does not necessarily make its way to the sea via rivers. In fact, only a tiny fraction eventually reaches river mouths. Most...
Wild orchids face growing challenges as conservation falls short
At first glance, it is easy to see why Corybas puniceus has captured the attention of collectors around the world. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand,...
How eggs protect chromosome connections during prolonged dormancy
Eggs follow a very different developmental path from sperm. Once a male hits puberty, sperm cells are produced continuously throughout his life. Eggs, however,...
Sealing gaps and securing food can fight rodent infestations while protecting predators
Mice and rats can spread dangerous viruses and bacteria, trigger asthma attacks and damage property with their constant gnawing. So when rodents get indoors, mo...
Machine learning helps track semiconductor defects under more realistic temperature conditions
All materials contain inherent defects. These are not always harmful, since they can be used to engineer and introduce certain properties into a material. Howev...
Machine-learning models predict human health from microbiome data
Inside the gut, on the surface of the skin and lining your ears, mouth and nose are colonies of millions of microbes. For every human cell you have, there are a...
What drives temperature preferences? Female mice have temperature sensors tuned to run warmer
Female mice like warmer spaces than males because of two types of tiny temperature sensors in their nerves which are tuned to switch on at higher temperatures,...
Nanoparticle properties shape protein coats that guide cell entry and immune evasion
A new study has revealed molecular rules governing how nanoparticles interact with biological systems, showing how their physicochemical properties shape protei...
Microplastic shape can influence viral disease severity in rainbow trout
The shape of microplastics can influence how deadly a viral infection can be for fish, according to new research from William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Mar...
Ghostly Cat's Head Nebula lurks within sight of NASA's Hubble, Webb
NASA's Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have captured a hauntingly dynamic star-forming scene, like a spectral form rising out of a cold mist. It lies wit...