The orchid Aeranthes bigibbum was found on Madagascar as part of a years-long exploration of the island and its incredible flora. There are an estimated 45 species in the genus of which, 40 are found on Madagascar. Credit: Johan Hermans/RBG Kew Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew together with international partners present their annual … Read more
Single protein infrared vibrational spectroscopy(Left) Scheme of near-field infrared spectroscopy measuring a single protein. (Right) The structure of the protein complex F1-ATPase and the subunit measured in this study. Credit: Jun Nishida An interdisciplinary research team, led by Assistant Prof. Jun Nishida and Associate Prof. Takashi Kumagai at the Institute for Molecular Science, has successfully … Read more
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted jobs across the workforce, including the editorial sector. But a new study from the University of Kansas found it did not significantly affect how copy editors, proofreaders, and fact-checkers felt about their work and that those working in the professions still have high job satisfaction and a … Read more
(A) Schematic representation of eco-friendly synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Morinda citrifolia leaf extract; (B) Schematic diagram of CuO NPs from leaf extract of Morinda citrifolia. Credit: Scientific Reports (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46002-5 Researchers have described a green method for obtaining copper oxide nanoparticles from the noni plant (Morinda citrifolia), common in Asia. These copper … Read more
Cyclists navigate a snow-covered sidewalk on in Iowa City, Iowa. Swaths of the United States braced for more snow and punishingly low temperatures Wednesday as millions in the east dug out from a previous round of severe winter weather that left at least five people dead. The latest storm, already bringing precipitation to the West, … Read more
This graphical abstract outlines how the pioneer transcription factor FOXA works with another transcription factor PRDM1 during liver formation to prevent cells from following incorrect development pathways. Credit: Cincinnati Children’s and Molecular Cell One of the important breakthroughs that made it possible to program or reprogram cell fate more efficiently and with higher fidelity in … Read more
Researchers have demonstrated that qubits (represented by the spheres and arrows) can “talk” to each other through a magnet (represented by the rectangular solid) rather than through air. This technology enables the qubits to be situated farther apart than is typical and allows for selective interaction between qubits. Credit: Peter Allen Researchers have begun to … Read more
Astrobotic began reporting technical malfunctions, starting with an inability to orient Peregrine’s top-mounted solar panel towards the Sun. A private US lunar lander mission is doomed to fail, and NASA pushes back plans to return astronauts to the moon. The twin developments Tuesday represent blows to America’s ambitions to stimulate a commercial space economy, develop … Read more
This artist concept portrays the brown dwarf W1935, which is located 47 light-years from Earth. Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope found infrared emission from methane coming from W1935. This is an unexpected discovery because the brown dwarf is cold and lacks a host star; therefore, there is no obvious source of energy to … Read more
In this photoreleased by Xinhua News Agency, the Chang’e 4 lunar probe launches from the the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, on Dec. 8, 2018. China’s space agency said Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 that its latest lunar explorer had arrived at the launch site in preparation for a mission to the … Read more
