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The fossils of a refrigerator-size penguin were so gargantuan that the scientists who discovered them initially thought they belonged to a giant turtle. The ancient behemoth is now considered the second-largest penguin o...

Oil and water do not mix, but a KAUST team has exploited the distinct interfaces between these substances to make plasma generation in liquids more efficient. This approach holds promise for high-yield synthesis of nanom...

The inside of an electron microscope, which requires vacuum levels similar to those encountered in outer space, can be an extremely inhospitable place for organic materials. Traditionally, life scientists have circumvent...

Milestone on the path to the quantum computer: Scientists of the University of Konstanz, Princeton University, and the University of Maryland have developed a stable quantum gate for two-quantum bit systems made of silic...

(DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory) Researchers from Stanford University, two Department of Energy national labs and the battery manufacturer Samsung created a comprehensive picture of how the same chemical proces...

The next destination for NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is a small space rock in the Kuiper belt called MU69. Now we know it may have an even smaller moon

Gravitational waves take the top spot in Symmetry writer Mike Perricone's yearly round-up of popular science books related to physics and astrophysics. In 2017, we were treated to books about gravitational waves; unsung ...

Cell biologists traditionally use fluorescent dyes to label and visualize cells and the molecules within them under a microscope. With different super-resolution microscopy methods, they can even light up single molecule...

The secrets of the circadian rhythms in red blood cells have been identified by researchers who have also identified potassium as the key to unraveling the mystery.

Chirps, short bursts of (often annoying) high-pitched sounds, are generally a way of conveying information. Birds chirp to warn their feathered friends of impending danger. Male crickets chirp to announce their intention...

A series of parallel lines on Saturn's moons Dione and Rhea have scientists scratching their heads. Could they be a sign of rings that crashed to the surface?

Public health messaging about the safety of e-cigarettes needs to account for the worldviews of the target audience, with different groups displaying varying levels of trust depending on the source of the message, accord...

Experts have published a new study on the mechanisms that regulate cell division and guarantee the correct distribution of chromosomes during this process. In particular, they especially highlight the fundamental role th...

Medical researchers have discovered a new avenue through which to attack prostrate cancer cells that have developed drug-resistance.

Bipolar disorder may involve accelerated epigenetic aging, which could explain why persons with the disorder are more likely to have -- and die from -- age-related diseases, according to researchers.

Offering brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer ends up costing hospitals money, potentially explaining its declining use even though it's considered the most effective treatment.

Much as a frame provides structural support for a house and the chassis provides strength and shape for a car, a team of engineers believes they have a way to create the structural framework for growing living tissue usi...

A blood test using infrared spectroscopy can be used to diagnose two types of cancer, lymphoma and melanoma, according to a new study.

Estrogen produced in the brain is necessary for ovulation in monkeys, according to researchers who have upended the traditional understanding of the hormonal cascade that leads to release of an egg from the ovaries. Thei...

Cancer imaging can be simplified by a photonic process utilizing molecules derived from horse chestnuts, research shows.

Different types of privacy laws in US states produce markedly different effects on the willingness of patients to have genetic testing done, according to a new study.

The giant ice wall that protects the Seven Kingdoms from the White Walkers is physically unrealistic, glaciologists say.