Genome Research Reveals a New Branch in the Evolution of Fungi
Biology

Genome 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…
A Novel Approach to Investigating Ribosome Function
Biology

A 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…
To Produce High-performance Thermoelectric Devices, Researchers create a Novel Process that is extremely Quick
Technology

To 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…
Using Artificial Intelligence to Deduce Design Guidelines for Intricate Mechanical Metamaterials
Physics

Using 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…
This Month, Samsung Dominates the Global Android Market
Technology

This 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…
A New Anti-antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Weapon
Biology

A 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…
Improved understanding of how HIV-1 avoids detection by the Immune System
Biology

Improved 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…
In a Terrifying Threat, North Korea Aims to Build up the “Most Powerful” Arsenal of Nuclear Weapons
Technology

In 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…
Titanosaur to Put Dippy in the Shade at Natural History Museum
Plants and Animals

Titanosaur 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…
It’s the Worst Bird Flu Outbreak in American History
Plants and Animals

It’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.…
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