Efficient antibody production "wobbles," new study finds
Molecular biology's central dogma posits a simple recipe for the construction of the human body: a DNA blueprint is transcribed into an RNA message, and the RNA message is translated into the proteins that make you. Translating the mRNA message is a.....»»
Researchers find a way to make 3D printed pea gels hold their shape better, strengthening potential for use as food
Using plasma, the stuff of the universe, University of Alberta researchers have improved the 3D printability of a valuable plant protein for use in food. The study is published in the journal Food Bioscience......»»
Report finds 77% of LGBTQ young people have experienced workplace sexual harassment in Australia
Sexual harassment faced by LGBTQ young people in the workplace is widespread and targeted. This is the key finding of #SpeakingOut@Work: Sexual Harassment of LGBTQ Young People in the Workplace and Workplace Training, new research released today by A.....»»
Novel microplastic reference particles could enable better data comparability
Researchers from the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) Microplastics at the University of Bayreuth have developed a new concept for the production of microplastic reference particles. These make it possible for the first time to introduce a precise.....»»
Study discovers a nano-switch mechanism controlled by a single hydrogen atom in all living organisms
A group of researchers in Japan has revealed, for the first time, a mechanism for controlling the potential of an electron carrier protein in the redox reaction that all organisms need to obtain energy. The study was published in the online edition o.....»»
Stereotypes matter: Computer science needs better role models
White, male, billionaire entrepreneurs fuel stereotypes that compound the issues surrounding diversity in technology and computer science, according to a new study......»»
Ancient Iberian slate plaques may be genealogical records
A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology by Prof. Katina Lillios and her colleagues has provided a statistical evaluation that may suggest Late Neolithic and Copper Age Iberian (3200–2200 BC) engraved slate plaques may have been one.....»»
Plant ecosystems study questions common assumption about biodiversity
Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million datasets on plant communities......»»
Migrant pupils need more targeted mental health support in school, study says
School-based mental health support should be more accessible for migrant children, a new study says......»»
Deep-sea marvels: How anglerfish defy evolutionary expectations
A Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike. The research, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, uncovers.....»»
New map of the universe uses gravitational waves to reveal hidden black holes and cosmic structure
An international study led by astronomers from Swinburne University of Technology has created the most detailed maps of gravitational waves across the universe to date......»»
Samsung"s Cyber Week TV deals knock up to $1,400 off OLED, The Frame models
Ready to upgrade your TV to a panel that looks better and is energy efficient? Samsung is slashing prices on QLED and OLED TVs during its Cyber Week sale, with savings up to $1,400 off.Samsung OLED TVs are marked down for Cyber Week 2024.Samsung's sl.....»»
Taking climate change personally—study finds audiovisual sources best media tool for growing interest
People take a bigger interest in climate change when they feel personally vested in the issue, a Singapore Management University sustainability communication expert notes in his latest research......»»
Observing higher-order and fractional discrete time crystals in Floquet-driven Rydberg atomic gases
A team experimentally observed higher-order and fractional discrete time crystals (DTCs) in periodically driven Rydberg atomic dissipative systems. Their study was published in Nature Communications. The team was led by Prof. Ding Dongsheng from the.....»»
20-year study in Congo"s largest protected park confirms that rangers are effective in preserving endangered bonobos
Scientists now know how many bonobos live in one of the largest pristine tropical forests, a place believed to be the world's stronghold for the endangered species......»»
Peroxisomal protein boosts plant immunity to thrive under environmental stress
Salicylic acid is vital for protecting plants from pathogens, but its synthesis remains unclear. A team of Shinshu University researchers has discovered that the protein HSR201 is key to its production. They found that HSR201 localizes to specific or.....»»
Disadvantaged urban populations are subject to greater heat stress, poor air quality
Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have employed a NASA open-source program to reveal that disadvantaged populations may be subject to greater heat stress and poor air quality. The study is published in the journal GeoHealth.....»»
Study provides experimental evidence of high harmonic generation producing quantum light
High harmonic generation (HHG) is a highly non-linear phenomenon where a system (for example, an atom) absorbs many photons of a laser and emits photons of much higher energy, whose frequency is a harmonic (that is, a multiple) of the incoming laser'.....»»
Study provides framework for entrepreneurs to bounce back from business failure
The business world is packed with successful entrepreneurs and business tycoons who were forced to overcome at least one initial failure before their ventures took off. Stories of Walt Disney, James Dyson and Henry Ford are well documented, but less.....»»
AI-enhanced satellite carbon monoxide fast retrieval
A recent study presents a radiative transfer model-driven machine learning technique for retrieving carbon monoxide from the world's first hyperspectral Geostationary Interferometric Infrared Sounder (GIIRS) onboard Fengyun-4B (FY-4B) satellite, prov.....»»
Scientists create an enzyme not found in nature for use in efficient synthetic metabolic pathways
A team of researchers led by Tobias Erb at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg has succeeded in developing a new enzyme. The "lactyl-CoA mutase" can efficiently convert a key metabolic compound into valuable products......»»