BiologyGenome Research Reveals a New Branch in the Evolution of Fungi Using genome sequencing to assign these strange organisms their own classification, a study team lead by the University of Alberta revealed that about 600 seemingly…
BiologyA Novel Approach to Investigating Ribosome Function Scientists describe a method for stable attachment of peptides to tRNAs, which has allowed them to gain new fundamental insights into ribosome function by determining…
TechnologyTo Produce High-performance Thermoelectric Devices, Researchers create a Novel Process that is extremely Quick When the temperature on each side of a thermoelectric device differs, voltage is generated. The thermoelectric effect converts temperature differences directly to electric power and…
PhysicsUsing Artificial Intelligence to Deduce Design Guidelines for Intricate Mechanical Metamaterials Complex artificial structures called mechanical metamaterials have mechanical properties that are determined by their structure rather than their content. Although the development of new technology…
TechnologyThis Month, Samsung Dominates the Global Android Market The majority of individuals in the world carry an Android phone. Android’s global smartphone market share is 71.3% this month, up from 71.1% in the…
BiologyA New Anti-antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Weapon Bacteria are germs that can be found both inside and outside of our bodies. Most germs are harmless, and some can even be beneficial to…
BiologyImproved understanding of how HIV-1 avoids detection by the Immune System During the early stages of infection, hosts mount an innate immune response, which includes defense mechanisms that protect them from invading pathogens in an antigen-independent…
TechnologyIn a Terrifying Threat, North Korea Aims to Build up the “Most Powerful” Arsenal of Nuclear Weapons According to North Korea’s state-run media, Kim Jong-un intends to develop the “most powerful” nuclear weapons force in the world. The rogue nation recently conducted…
Plants and AnimalsTitanosaur to Put Dippy in the Shade at Natural History Museum A model of the 35-meter-long Patagotitan dinosaur, the biggest animal to ever walk on Earth, will be on display at the Natural History Museum. The…
Plants and AnimalsIt’s the Worst Bird Flu Outbreak in American History More birds have died as a result of an ongoing outbreak of a deadly form of bird flu in the United States than ever before.…