Chimeric nanobody research looks to improve chemotherapy drug delivery
Finding the best method to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to tumor cells can be tricky. Ideally, the treatments target tumor cells while leaving healthy cells alone......»»
Storytelling in the metaverse can spur environmental action
Seeing is believing. But according to new virtual reality research from the University of Oregon, observation may not be enough to activate people on environmental issues. Engagement is key......»»
Alaska"s rusting waters: Pristine rivers and streams turning orange
Dozens of Alaska's most remote streams and rivers are turning from a crystal clear blue into a cloudy orange, and the staining could be the result of minerals exposed by thawing permafrost, finds new research in Communications Earth & Environment......»»
Plastic-greenhouse agriculture: A novel soil profile design for global sustainability and enhanced crop production
A research team has developed a novel conceptual framework for designing plastic-greenhouse soil profiles that cater to the needs of smallholder farmers. The soil profile includes four functional layers: a soil mulch layer for preventing evaporation,.....»»
The genetic interplay in Impatiens downy mildew: A transcriptome-based approach to enhancing disease resistance
A research team has meticulously analyzed the transcriptional response of Impatiens walleriana to Plasmopara obducens infection, revealing between 3,000 and 4,500 differentially expressed transcripts at various stages of the disease......»»
Unlocking the secrets of plant-electromagnetic field interactions: A comprehensive review
A research team has meticulously analyzed the biological impacts of ornamental plants' exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), especially those at high frequencies. They proposed a comprehensive strategy to predict and mitigate these effects by co.....»»
Remote sensing research unravels plant genetic diversity and evolution
A research team has recently published a comprehensive review on the innovative integration of spectral data and phylogeographic patterns to study plant genetic variation. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of remote sensing technology in ide.....»»
Exploring the multifaceted role of MicroRNA156 in horticultural plants
A research team has reviewed the role of MicroRNA156 (miR156) in horticultural plants, uncovering its significant influence on a variety of biological processes such as vegetative growth, floral induction, and stress response. miR156, known for its h.....»»
Rigid approach to teaching phonics is "joyless" and is failing children in England, experts warn
Experts have released robust research to show that phonics should be taught hand-in-hand with reading and writing to encourage true literacy and a love of reading, not through narrow synthetic phonics......»»
New research suggests diverse headgear in hoofed mammals evolved from common ancestor
From the small ossicones on a giraffe to the gigantic antlers of a male moose—which can grow as wide as a car—the headgear of ruminant hooved mammals is extremely diverse, and new research suggests that despite the physical differences, fundament.....»»
Using hybrid nanotubes to enhance cancer treatment with intracellular protein delivery
The intracellular delivery of proteins is an important technique for unveiling the cellular functions, protein complex structure, and therapeutics. However, conventional delivery methods have several limitations......»»
Actin research shows how butterfly wings get their vibrant colors
The secret of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colors has been revealed in a new study. Using cutting-edge super resolution microscopy, researchers from the University of Sheffield and the Central Laser Facility have been able to investigate the.....»»
Gender gaps remain for many women scientists, study finds
As more women have entered the biomedical field, they're getting a bigger share of research grants, and the gender gap in research funding appears to be narrowing, but the gains have been uneven......»»
Machine learning accelerates discovery of solar-cell perovskites
An EPFL research project has developed a method based on machine learning to quickly and accurately search large databases, leading to the discovery of 14 new materials for solar cells......»»
Study finds evidence that subduction zone splay faults compound hazards of great earthquakes
Research has provided new insight into the tectonic plate shifts that create some of the Earth's largest earthquakes and tsunamis......»»
REBELS-25 is a dynamically cold disk galaxy, observations find
An international team of astronomers has observed a high-redshift massive star-forming galaxy known as REBELS-25. They found that REBELS-25 is a dynamically cold disk galaxy. This finding was presented in a research paper published May 9 on the pre-p.....»»
Are we really about to talk to whales?
The past decade has seen an explosion of new research into some of the most fascinating sounds in the sea: the vocalizations of whales and dolphins......»»
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Find the best DoorDash promo codes and discounts in May 2024, from takeout to grocery delivery and select retail orders. UPDATE: May. 17, 2024, 12:45 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest DoorDash promo codes from across th.....»»
New research shows gas stove emissions contribute to 19,000 deaths annually
California is considering a law that would require warning labels on gas stoves. Enlarge (credit: Géza Bálint Ujvárosi / EyeEm via Getty) Ruth Ann Norton used to look forward to seeing the blue flame that danced on th.....»»
The Complex Social Lives of Viruses
New research has uncovered a social world full of cheating, cooperation, and other intrigues, suggesting that viruses make sense only as members of a community......»»
Cancer drug pollution is a growing global concern
As incidence of cancer increases globally, the use of cancer drugs is also growing at a rate of approximately 10 percent per year in developed countries......»»