New research sheds light on how deep-sea “comb jellies” adapt and survive at extreme pressures. The work may inform what’s known about the human body — in particular, how a specific lipid called plasmalogen found in nerve cells might work in our brains.
The Curious by Nature podcast episode, “Particle Physics with a CERN Scientist,” featuring Dr. Christina Kourkoumeli, is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Dr. Kourkoumeli began her career as a scientist when our understanding of atomic particles emerged.
The latest episode of the Curious by Nature podcast, titled “Can Terrorism End Humanity?” featuring Zak Kallenborn and Dr. Gary Ackerman, is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Ackerman explains the concepts of Direct Attack and Indirect Attack, while Kallenborn elaborates on Spoiler Attacks.
Researchers have described some of the best-preserved three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever discovered. The fossils, which are more than 500 million years old, were collected in the High Atlas of Morocco and are being referred to by scientists as “Pompeii” trilobites due to their remarkable preservation in ash.
Dr. John Quinn is an expert in birdsong and its connection to farming. He’s pioneering new ways to understand how birds communicate and how their songs can benefit agriculture. Join us in this episode as we delve into Dr. Quinn’s insights into birdsong, its impact on farming, and its potential to shape sustainable agricultural practices for the future.
Ever wondered what makes a boss truly good or bad? It’s a topic everyone has an opinion on. Dr. Stephen Courtright is a professor at the University of Iowa who specializes in leadership and organizational behavior. His research focuses on understanding what makes leaders effective, particularly in the context of transformational leadership.
Dr. Benjamin Miller's dedication to research has allowed us to get a better understanding of the changes that occur in our bodies as we age, the role that protein plays in these changes, and how important it is as we age.
Combining data from NASA's Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, a team from NASA's Universe of Learning at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland has produced a breathtaking new 3D visualization of the towering "Pillars of Creation" in the Eagle Nebula.
The research team at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has developed a technology for quantifying the effect of river vegetation patches on flood level changes to aid in better decision-making of river management for balancing ecological benefits and flood mitigation.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in the U.S., including an 80% increase in syphilis over a five-year period, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new national survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds many Americans have misconceptions on how STIs are spread and who should be treated.
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump are set to debate for the first time in four years on Thursday, June 27, at 9 p.m. EST. ...
The Department of Energy has once again awarded Sandia National Laboratories for its work helping small businesses. One of those businesses, owned by a disabled veteran, was also awarded for its extraordinary work.
The Natural History Museum of Utah announced Lokiceratops rangiformis, the largest and most ornate horned dino ever found. Its distinctive horn pattern inspired its name, "Loki’s horned face that looks like a caribou."
New research by scientists in the Florida State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry uses the patterns formed by a dried salt solution to train a machine learning algorithm that can identify the chemical composition of different salts.
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed the world’s first organoid culture method capable of accurately assessing human toxicity of nanomaterials.
Meet CARMEN, short for Cognitively Assistive Robot for Motivation and Neurorehabilitation–a small, tabletop robot designed to help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) learn skills to improve memory, attention, and executive functioning at home.
Exposure to wind-blown dust from exposed playa of the Utah lake is worse in Hispanic neighborhoods, according to research from the University of Utah. Findings suggest restoring the lake could ease social inequities associated with air pollution.
Join this virtual Q&A with Carl P. Lipo, PhD, Binghamton University, to discuss the upcoming embargoed paper about Easter Island agricultural and anthropology research.
A detailed new analysis of Easter Island’s rock gardens by a research team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York shows that a hypothetical “population crash” never occurred on the island.
Dr. Shernan Holtan is a distinguished hematologist and oncologist renowned for her groundbreaking work in the field of bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy. Dr. Holtan’s research and clinical practice focus on developing new, innovative methods to enhance the efficacy of bone marrow transplants.
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