Mystery of the nanobubbles solved
Water containing suspended nanobubbles is utilized in many biological and medical applications. For example, nanobubbles increase the efficiency of drug and gene delivery. Water containing oxygen nanobubbles is used in wastewater treatment, to promot.....»»
Biologists determine the liver is the source of free glycans in the bloodstream
In a rat study, RIKEN biologists have solved the mystery of where glycan molecules in the blood come from, tracking them down to the liver. This finding could lead to new biomarkers for liver-related diseases......»»
The Riemann Hypothesis, the Biggest Problem in Mathematics, Is a Step Closer to Being Solved
Number theorists have been trying to prove a conjecture about the distribution of prime numbers for more than 160 years.....»»
The Mystery of Consciousness Is Deeper Than We Thought
Despite great progress, we lack even the beginning of an explanation of how the brain produces our inner world of colors, sounds, smells and tastes. A thought experiment with “pain-pleasure” zombies illustrates that the mystery is deeper.....»»
Brain size riddle solved as humans exceed evolutionary trend
The largest animals do not have proportionally bigger brains—with humans bucking this trend—a study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has revealed......»»
Fable 4 - everything we know about the new Fable game so far
The Fable 4 release date is still something of a mystery, though we do now have a window. While we wait for more, here's what's been revealed so far......»»
Searching for dark matter with the coldest quantum detectors in the world
One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved. Approximately 80% of the matter in the universe is dark, meaning that it cannot be seen. In fact, dark matter is passing through us constantly—possibly at a rate of.....»»
The universe"s biggest explosions made elements we are composed of, but there"s another mystery source out there
After its "birth" in the Big Bang, the universe consisted mainly of hydrogen and a few helium atoms. These are the lightest elements in the periodic table. More-or-less all elements heavier than helium were produced in the 13.8 billion years between.....»»
Scientists make gains in mystery of missing snow
A major field project high in Colorado's Rocky Mountains has enabled scientists to produce the most comprehensive examination to date of how snow sublimates in a mountain environment......»»
Twin NASA satellites are ready to help gauge Earth"s energy balance
A pair of new shoebox-size NASA satellites will help unravel an atmospheric mystery that's bedeviled scientists for years: how the behavior of clouds and water vapor at Earth's polar regions affects our planet's climate......»»
Knives Out 3 cast: Which actors will star alongside Daniel Craig?
Who will star alongside Daniel Craig in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery? See which actors have joined the cast of Knives Out 3......»»
Mystery malware destroys 600,000 routers from a single ISP during 72-hour span
An unknown threat actor with equally unknown motives forces ISP to replace routers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) One day last October, subscribers to an ISP known as Windstream began flooding message boards with report.....»»
From leaf to cup: Decoding the biochemical dance of black tea"s fragrance
The journey from tea leaf to infusion is a complex one, with a multitude of factors influencing the final taste and aroma. Despite its importance, the precise biochemical mechanisms at play have been shrouded in mystery. Addressing this knowledge gap.....»»
Scientists uncover a multibillion-year epic written into the chemistry of life
The origin of life on Earth has long been a mystery that has eluded scientists. A key question is how much of the history of life on Earth is lost to time. It is quite common for a single species to "phase out" using a biochemical reaction, and if th.....»»
Mystery of "slow" solar wind unveiled by Solar Orbiter mission
Scientists have come a step closer to identifying the mysterious origins of the "slow" solar wind, using data collected during the Solar Orbiter spacecraft's first close journey to the sun......»»
Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people
Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people.....»»
Sustainable, high-performance paper coating material could reduce microplastic pollution
Plastic pollution presents a global challenge that must be solved. In particular, packaging accounts for 30–50% of the total plastic consumption. While paper packaging is eco-friendly, it lacks crucial functionalities like moisture resistance and s.....»»
Biologists travel with their mobile laboratory to study a wide range of mitochondrial functions in avian migration
For Wendy Hood and Geoffrey Hill in Biological Sciences, Andreas Kavazis in Kinesiology, and their team, Emma Rhodes, Paulo Mesquita, and Jeff Yap, traveling the country to unlock the mystery of mitochondria in migrating aviary species has allowed th.....»»
Everything you need to know about Only Murders in the Building season 4
Hulu's Only Murders in the Building returns for its fourth season soon, and here's everything we know about Charles, Oliver, and Mabel's new mystery......»»
"Doctor Who"s Susan Twist mystery: Breaking down the clues and fan theories
What is Russell T Davies up to with "Doctor Who" Season 14? We break down the fan theories and clues around the character Susan Twist. Why are Whovians losing their collective cool over Susan Twist? Well, it's because the elderly English actres.....»»
Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile river that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments......»»