Cell ‘bones’ mystery solved with supercomputers
Thin, flexible protein strands called actin filaments act like bones for our cells and are...
Ritual monument discovered in Scotland dates to the time of Stonehenge
A massive "cursus" monument, a site for ancient rituals, that was built around the same...
Genetically-modified mosquitoes key to stopping Zika virus spread — ScienceDaily
In 2016, the World Health Organization called the Zika virus epidemic a "public health emergency...
Suicide Rates May Rise After Natural Disasters
Content warning: This article discusses suicide and potential risk factors of suicide. Natural...
The first ‘robots’ were made of flesh and bone
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The longevity gene mammalian Indy (mINDY) is involved in blood pressure regulation
Authors from the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) presented data showing that the longevity...
Scientists identify flank instability at a volcano with history of collapse
Scientists identified flank instability at Pacaya, an active volcano in Guatemala. Credit: Kirsten Stephens/Penn State Landslides...
6,500 medieval coins and rare gold rings unearthed in Polish cornfield
A medieval hoard brimming with silver ingots, gold rings and thousands of silver coins was...
‘Fundamentals’ shows how a few basic ingredients build reality
FundamentalsFrank WilczekPenguin Press, $26 As the story is usually told, science began when some deep...
Center of the island of stability is not located at element 114 — Heavier elements will move into the spotlight — ScienceDaily
An international research team succeeded in gaining new insights into the artificially produced superheavy element...