Molecular age of the eye determined
A team of researchers have mapped almost 6,000 proteins from different cell types within the eye by analyzing tiny drops of eye fluid that are routinely removed during surgery. Reporting …
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Dingoes given ‘almost-human’ status in pre-colonial Australia, archaeological study finds
Aerial and stowed canid burials in the Kimberley. Credit: PLoS ONE (2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286576. It’s said that a dog is a man’s best friend, but the wild dingo is much …
10 phallic flora and fauna that look just like penises
Nature is filled with cylindrical life-forms, from worms to snakes to plant stems. An amusing consequence of this evolution is that there are plenty of organisms resembling the human penis. …
Cobalt-free battery for cleaner, greener power
High-capacity and reliable rechargeable batteries are a critical component of many devices and even modes of transport. They play a key role in the shift to a greener world. A …
Soft, living materials made with algae glow under stress
These soft, living materials glow in response to mechanical stress, such as compression, stretching or twisting. Credit: UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering A team of researchers led by …
How climate change could affect when and where people travel
By Sam Kemmis | NerdWallet Travelers encountered many weather surprises this summer, from wildfires in Europe to knee-deep mud at Burning Man. Indeed, it was the hottest summer on record …
Mystery blobs in Earth’s mantle may be linked to ancient gold and platinum that arrived from space
Scientists may have finally figured out why Earth’s precious metals appear close to the surface, despite being so dense they should have sunk to the core. Turns out, they got …
Electron-rich metals make ceramics tough to crack
Researchers have discovered a way to make ceramics tougher and more resistant to cracking. By building these materials using a blend of metal atoms possessing more electrons in their outer …
COVID-19-related jail decarceration did not affect crime in California, study suggests
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Since 2011, California has significantly reformed its criminal justice system, reducing the size of its prison population, with no effect on violent crime and only marginal …
Keep an eye out for meteors in the sky this weekend
By Taylor Nicioli | CNN If you are looking for a spectacular show this weekend, look up to find the Orionid meteor shower shining bright through Saturday and Sunday night. …