Just in time for picnic-table trivia, a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences rewrites the origins of domesticated watermelons....
Much of human invention and innovation has been the result of our discovery and replication of natural phenomena, from birds in flight to whales that dive...
Scientists from Australia have recently announced a sharp fall in the abundance of coral along the Great Barrier Reef.
Understanding every step in the life cycle of a virus is crucial for identifying potential targets for treatment. Now, scientists were able to show how a...
Scientists at EPFL and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF have issued recommendations for what type of renewable energy should be produced in...
The center of our galaxy is a terrifying maelstrom of matter and energy. You'd think having a supermassive black hole there would be the major source...
A newly discovered molecule central to the assembly of HIV may provide valuable insight into the development and function of viruses and how to combat them.
Human bodies have roughly 30,000 genes dictating not only how we look, but also critical biological processes. Now, a Florida State University and Australia National...
Quantum spin Hall insulators are a class of two-dimensional (2D) topological states of matter that are electrically insulating in their interior but, unlike semiconductors,...
Public use of parks and reserves increased only slightly during last year's COVID-19 national lockdown despite gyms and sports facilities shutting down, a University...