NASA honors 'Hidden Figure' Mary Jackson during Washington
In a Friday ceremony, NASA officially named their Washington, D.C. Headquarters building after pioneering engineer Mary
Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) deliver specific amino acids to ribosomes during translation of messenger RNA into proteins. The
Quantum quirk yields giant magnetic effect, where none should exist
In a twist befitting the strange nature of quantum mechanics, physicists have discovered the Hall effect -- a characteristic
Exposure to diverse career paths can help fill labor market 'skills
When Patrick Rottinghaus began college, he had no idea what he wanted to do with his career. He started out as an Open major
Engineering the boundary between 2D and 3D materials
For practical applications, two-dimensional materials such as graphene must at some point connect with the ordinary world of
Considering disorder and cooperative effects in photon escape rates
Scientists aim to numerically investigative the roles of cooperative effects and disorder in photon escape rates from a cold
Google users can now schedule delivery of their messages
With the new send in messages feature, users can compose a message and schedule its delivery time
Microsoft failed to shore up defenses that could have limited
Wyden, who has faulted tech companies on security and privacy issues as a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee,blasted
NASA leaves hidden message on parachute of Mars rover
Amateur puzzle fans delighted this week when NASA revealed it had hidden a secret color-coded message on the parachute for
Japan wildfire rages for 5th day, more households to be urged to
Improving water quality could help conserve insectivorous birds --
A new study shows for the first time that the alarming decline in insectivorous birds across the USA may be due to a decline
Vitamin B6 may help keep COVID-19's cytokine storms at bay
Vitamin B6 may help calm cytokine storms and unclog blood clots linked to COVID-19's lethality. But research on it is lacking
Not all good cholesterol is healthy
A study led by IMIM examines whether all so-called good cholesterol (HDL) particles have a cardiovascular protective effect.
Chip simplifies COVID-19 testing, delivers results on a phone
Programmed magnetic nanobeads paired with an off-the-shelf cellphone and plug-in diagnostic tool can diagnose COVID-19 in 55
Drive-thru type test to detect viral infections in bacteria
The pandemic has made clear the threat that some viruses pose to people. But viruses can also infect life-sustaining bacteria
Understanding the evolution of SARS and COVID-19 type viruses
As COVID-19 sweeps the world, related viruses quietly circulate among wild animals. A new study shows how SARS-CoV-2, the
Coronavirus | 45+ with comorbidities will need doctor certificate
'Serum Institutes Covishield vaccine will be available at private hospitals
NASAs Parker Solar Probe catches stunning new images of Venus!
While studying the dynamics of the sun, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASAs) Parker Solar Probe has come
Extremely rare bird: Half male, half female cardinal spotted in
An extremely rare bird a cardinal that appears to be half male and half female has been spotted in Pennsylvania, USA. The
Allergy season starts earlier each year due to climate change and
Climate change is contributing to longer pollen seasons, but one element that's often understudied is pollen transport. The
Study shows opioid use among US patients with knee osteoarthritis
Although guidelines do not recommend use of opioids to manage pain for individuals with knee osteoarthritis, a recent study
On the line: Watching nanoparticles get in shape
Berkeley Lab scientists have captured real-time, high-resolution videos of liquid structures taking shape as nanoparticles
People with SARS-CoV-2 antibodies may have low risk of future
People who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, appear to be well
Reactivating aging stem cells in the brain
As people get older, their neural stem cells lose the ability to proliferate and produce new neurons, leading to a decline in
In the process of developing language, the melody patterns that emerge in infants' vocalizations are a very important first
New fossil discovery illuminates the lives of the earliest primates
A new fossil discovery is central to primate ancestry and adds to our understanding of how life on land recovered after the
New study suggests supermassive black holes could form from dark
A new theoretical study has proposed a novel mechanism for the creation of supermassive black holes from dark matter. The
Twinkling Black Holes Reveal an Invisible Cloud in Our Galaxy
Cosmic radio backlights are helping scientists size up missing forms of matter and might offer clues about what makes up the
Are there any more planets like Earth in the Milky Way galaxy? New
For long, scientists have been looking for planets like Earth where life-support systems or elements can be found naturally
Silk-protein-based tumour models for testing out cancer drugs
The 3D model imitates native tumour microenvironment, its complex physiology
Electrostatic de-icing could make it easier to defrost car windows
Ice has an electrical charge, which could be exploited to create devices that easily defrost car windows and aeroplane wings
Microsoft Office 2021 will be available for Windows, Mac users
The next versions of Office are designed for customers who are still looking for a traditional one-time purchase model, over
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 7+, Hub 2S 85 in India
Surface Pro 7+ features a removable SSD for data retention, which in combination with Microsoft BitLocker protection, makes
Red light put moths in the mood
Study show for the first time that dim red light activates olfactory gene pathways in the antennae of a model species, the
Mangrove forests store more carbon when they're more diverse
Mangrove forests with greater species diversity can store more carbon, according to new research published in the British
Vaginal pessaries prove effective in treating pelvic organ prolapse
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Feb 24, 2021)--The aging population combined with increasing obesity rates has resulted in more women
Buckyballs on DNA for harvesting light
Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology show that DNA can serve as a scaffold for light-harvesting
Ancestry estimation perpetuates racism, white supremacy
Ancestry estimation -- a method used by forensic anthropologists to determine ancestral origin by analyzing bone structures
Mushrooms add important nutrients when included in the typical diet
New research examined the addition of mushrooms to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Patterns resulting in the
Changes in writing style provide clues to group identity
Small changes to people's writing style can reveal which social group they elong to at a given moment, new research shows
Recycle anaesthetics to reduce carbon emission of healthcare, study
New research has highlighted the value of recycling general anaesthetic used in routine operations
How ugly labels can increase purchase of unattractive produce
Emphasizing aesthetic flaws via 'ugly' labeling can increase the purchase of unattractive produce
Tissue-engineered implants provide new hope for vocal injuries
New technology from Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine innovators may one day help patients who
Oktoberfest memories increase life-satisfaction, customer loyalty
No one went to Oktoberfest in 2020, but chances are those who attended in the past are still thinking about it. In a case
Did you know Mars rover's giant parachute carried secret message
NASA hid a secret message on the parachute that landed itsPerseverance roverdown on the surface of Mars last week. Internet
Conservation paradox - the pros and cons of recreational hunting
Scientists have reviewed more than 1,000 studies on recreational hunting -- the first such attempt to summarize the
Assam Forest Department transfers spark controversy
Assam Forest Department on Tuesday surprised everyone with its fresh list of transfers of 12 officials as the state is bound
The way a fish swims reveals a lot about its personality, say
Personality has been described in all sorts of animal species, from ants to apes. Some individuals are shy and sedentary,
'Missing ice problem' finally solved
During glacial periods, the sea level falls, because vast quantities of water are stored in the massive inland glaciers. To
Whale Sharks show remarkable capacity to recover from injuries,
A new study has for the first time explored the extraordinary rate at which the world's largest fish, the endangered whale
Saki monkeys get screen time for more control over their lives in
Scientists have designed and built an on-demand video device for white-faced saki monkeys to activate as and when they like.
Mango trees are flowering well this season; why then are farmers
Traditional beliefs say mango flowering brings unpredictable rainfall; rising temperatures have a dominant role to play
Earth receives first-ever audio from Mars, NASA takes a leap in
The Perseverance rover landed last Thursday near an ancient river delta in Jezero Crater to search for signs of ancient
Climate-friendly foam building insulation may do more harm than
The use of the polymeric flame retardant PolyFR in 'eco-friendly' foam plastic building insulation may be harmful to human
Novice drivers talking on hand-held smartphones are more likely to
Young novice drivers who speak into hand-held smartphones while driving are also likely to drive while under the influence of
'Stuff of our dreams': NASA releases 'breathtaking' Mars landing
The Perseverance rover landed last Thursday near an ancient river delta in Jezero Crater to search for signs of ancient
The Milky Way may be swarming with planets with oceans and
According to a new study, Earth, Venus and Mars were created from small dust particles containing ice and carbon. The
Effects of past ice ages more widespread than previously thought
A new study suggests that cold temperatures in unglaciated North America during the last ice age shaped past and modern
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover provides front-row seat to landing,
New video from NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover chronicles major milestones during the final minutes of its entry, descent
Big galaxies steal star-forming gas from their smaller neighbors
Astronomers have discovered that large galaxies are stealing the material that their smaller counterparts need to form new
Sleep is vital to associating emotion with memory
When you slip into sleep, it's easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but new research suggests that groups of neurons
Salmon scales reveal substantial decline in wild salmon population
The diversity and numbers of wild salmon in Northern B.C. have declined approximately 70 per cent over the past century,
New method to track genetic diversity of salmon, trout
Scientists have demonstrated that DNA extracted from water samples from rivers across Oregon and Northern California can be
Researchers 'cautiously optimistic' about desert bighorn sheep
Desert bighorn sheep in the Mojave National Preserve in California and surrounding areas appear to be more resilient than
Dogs synchronize their behavior with children, but not as much as
Dogs synchronize their behavior with the children in their family, but not as much as they do with adults, a new study found
Periodontal disease increases risk of major cardiovascular events
People with periodontitis are at higher risk of experiencing major cardiovascular events, according to new research
Sewage study shows which countries like to party hard
The Netherlands, United States, Australia and New Zealand are consuming the highest amounts of designer 'party' drugs,
Advancing understanding of hop genome to aid brewers, medical
Researchers have significantly expanded the understanding of the hop genome, a development with important implications for
Video of Assam elephant mercilessly beaten in Tamil Nadu goes viral
After a video of an elephant from Assam, being beaten up by its mahout and his assistant, went viral, the two attackers have
Over 130 species recorded from Vizag in Great Backyard Bird Count
Five species noticed for first time from district in the nationwide 4-day event
Life from Earth could temporarily survive on Mars
German Aerospace Center scientists. The researchers launched these small lifeforms into Earth's stratosphere, which
Acid reflux disease may increase risk of cancers of the larynx and
Results from a large prospective study indicate that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn
Stress was leading reason teachers quit before pandemic, and COVID
Stress was the most common reason teachers cited for leaving the profession before and during the pandemic, according to a
Drones used to locate dangerous, unplugged oil wells
There are millions of unplugged oil wells in the United States, which pose a serious threat to the environment. Using drones
New study on the forecasting of extreme rainfall events in
A new study identifies nine specific large-scale weather patterns that influence extreme precipitation over the Mediterranean
New model helping identify pregnant women whose previous kidney
Young pregnant women, who appear to have fully recovered from an acute injury that reduced their kidney function, have higher
Rapid evolution may help species adapt to climate change and
A study shows that a fruit fly species can adapt rapidly to an invader and this evolutionary change can affect how they deal
Music is a must for young drivers, according to Ben-Gurion U.
According to the study published in APA's journal Psychomusicology: Music, Mind and Brain , 140 young adults responded to a
Assam: Concern over low conviction rate in wildlife crime cases at
Low conviction rate in respect of wildlife crime cases has remained a cause for concern as it was reflected during an
Assam: 4 Himalayan Griffon vultures found dead at Dhakuakhana in
Four Himalayan Griffon vultures were found dead on the bank of a wetland at Dhakuakhana in Lakhimpur district on Sunday
Nurture Nature: Hyderabad group plans to live life surrendered to
In this day and age, everybody is aware of the urgency and need for more forest cover. We all know what needs to be done to
NASA shares latest pictures of Mars, video of Perseverance Rover's
The scientists at NASA described Perseverance as the most ambitious of nearly 20 US missions to Mars dating back to the
How will NASA's Perseverance rover engineers pilot first helicopter
NASA's first-ever Mars helicopter is preparing to take to the Martian skies following Thursday's successful Perseverance
Nagaland: Sendenyu village in Kohima turns itself biodiversity
Sendenyu village in Kohima district has turned itself into a biodiversity conservation and ecotourism destination of Nagaland
Optical frequency combs found a new dimension
Scientists from EPFL and IBM Research Europe have demonstrated thegeneration of tunable and coherent frequency combs in a
NASA releases new images of Perseverance, surface of Mars
NASA's Perseverance team has already begun its work from Mars' surface and released incredible images on Friday taken from
The hidden dance of roots revealed
New time-lapse videos capture something that's too slow for our eyes to see: the growing tips of plant roots make corkscrew-
Here's how NASA's Perseverance rover will search for life on Mars
Now that NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully landed on the surface of Mars, it can begin the next steps of its mission
Animal evolution: glimpses of ancient environments
Zoologists report the discovery of a trove of fossil fly larvae, and an intriguing caterpillar, encapsulated in samples of
Experimental microbially assisted chemolithotrophy provides an opportunity to trace the putative bioalteration processes of