Tracing the symptomology of predation through macroscopic plaques A culture bioassay (Expanded Microcoleus Mortality Assay, or EMMA) (Fig. 1 and see Materials and Methods) based on the capacity of a… [+24827 chars]
Identification, cloning and characterization of a repetitive DNA family in species of the Bufo bufo group Genomic DNA from one adult Bufo bufo female from Bologna (Italy) was digested with the restr… [+20246 chars]
A mathematical model for determining the safety of landing astronauts on Mars has been developed by space medicine experts from The Australian National University (ANU). The team simulated the impa… [+3841 chars]
Nasas new moon rocket arrived at the launch pad on Wednesday ahead of its debut flight in less than two weeks. The 322ft rocket emerged from its mammoth hangar late on Tuesday, drawing crowds of Ken… [+2590 chars]
STARGAZER'S may notice a bright star situated close to the moon when they gaze into the night sky. And many may wonder what exactly the star by the moon is and why is it so bright? Here's everything… [+3016 chars]
Material characterization Twelve polyimide aerogel samples with identical chemical formulations (10 w% polymer concentration with \(n=40\), the number of repeat units) with nominal dimensions of 76.… [+13067 chars]
When plants sense environmental challenges such as drought or extended periods of extreme temperatures, they instinctively reprogram their genetic material to survive and even thrive. The chemical co… [+4418 chars]
In an effort to revolutionise wearable exoskeletons and soft robotics, a group of biomedical engineers in Australia have created a smart textile that integrates artificial "muscles." The scientist… [+1769 chars]
A newly remastered image of the black hole at the heart of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87) peels back the layers of the black hole to reveal photons flung around by the object's tremendous gravitational … [+4536 chars]
High-throughput screens The use of Cas13a to recognize difficult pathogens provides an accessible method with high potential for easy adaptation for emerging targets. Successful adaptation, however,… [+23320 chars]
A SPACEWALK BY two Russians ended abruptly due to a problem with the battery in cosmonaut Oleg Artemyevs suit. Oleg, you must return to the airlock as soon as possible, the Earth-based Russian missi… [+1423 chars]
Watch the moon as it appears to "hop" over Uranus in the afternoon sky tomorrow (Aug. 18). The moon will pass in front of the planet Uranus — an event known as lunar occultation — at 11:50 EDT (1… [+2239 chars]
