Scientists find the cure for No. 1 killer of citrus trees
New research affirms a unique peptide found in an Australian plant can destroy the No. 1 killer of citrus trees worldwide and help prevent...
Anticancer drug may improve outcome for severe COVID-19 patients
Treating severe COVID-19 patients with the anticancer drug bevacizumab may reduce mortality and speed up recovery, according to a small clinical study in Italy...
Gut microbes in these ants help build tougher armor
Gut bacteria in a species of herbivorous ant play a major role in processing nutrients that allow the ants to build tough exoskeletons, an...
On nights before a full moon, people go to bed later and sleep less
For centuries, humans have blamed the moon for our moods, accidents and even natural disasters.
But new research indicates that our planet’s celestial companion impacts...
Women’s menstrual cycles synchronize with moon cycles, study shows
In a new study, researchers used scientific methods to examine the connection between lunar and women's menstrual cycles.
They suggest that in ancient times, human...
Sign of life in Venus’ cloud? Maybe not
In September, a team led by astronomers in the United Kingdom announced that they had detected the chemical phosphine in the thick clouds of...
Warm oceans helped first human migration from Asia to North America
Warmer Pacific Ocean currents during the ice age may also have supported early human settlements.
New research reveals significant changes in the circulation of the...
Mass extinctions happen every 27 million years, says study
Timing of mass extinctions lines up with asteroid impacts and massive volcanic eruptions.
The cycle of mass extinctions of land-dwellers—including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds—coincide...
Scientists 3D print biomedical parts with supersonic speed
Forget glue, screws, heat or other traditional bonding methods.
A Cornell University-led collaboration has developed a 3D printing technique that creates cellular metallic materials by...
Where does water on rocky planets come from
The emergence of life is a mystery. Nevertheless, researchers agree that water is a precondition for life.
The first cell emerged in water and then...