Global warming increases the risk of an extinction domino effect
The complex network of interdependencies between plants and animals multiplies the species at risk of extinction due to environmental change, according to a new study.
The complex network of interdependencies between plants and animals multiplies the species at risk of extinction due to environmental change, according to a new study.
There are over 100 species of mushrooms that emit light. Now, scientists have for the first time identified the biochemical pathway that allows bioluminescent fungi to light up. But they went even fur..
Whether dormant bacteria begin to reproduce is no accident. Rather, they are simply waiting for a clear signal from a single protein in the cell interior. Researchers have now deciphered the molecular..
Place cells in the hippocampus fire when we are in a certain position — this discovery by John O'Keefe, May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser brought them the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2014. Based o..
New technology is designed to allow cellular communication nodes in 5G systems to partition bandwidth more efficiently in order to improve end-to-end data transmission rates. In simulations, the tech ..
Human skin contains sensitive nerve cells that detect pressure, temperature and other sensations that allow tactile interactions with the environment. To help robots and prosthetic devices attain thes..
To help determine if the descendants of Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans are at risk for health effects resulting from the service members' exposure to toxicants during deployment, a new report fr..
New research shows wild bees are essential for producing larger and better blueberry yields – with plumper, faster-ripening berries. The study is the first to show that wild bees improve not only blue..
Apple is trying to do something positive to help end the gender gap in the technology industry with a new program to support women entrepreneurs building businesses around apps.
Making a difference Ap..
Will Smith in an Instagram video became teary eyed while talking about his son, Trey, with whom he had a difficult relationship.