A new species of bacteria of the genus Bartonella has been found in the Amazon National Park in the state of Par谩, Brazil, in phlebotomine insects, also known as sand flies. This type of insect is generally associated with ...
The textbook picture of how planets form鈥攕erene, flat disks of cosmic dust鈥攈as just received a significant cosmic twist.
Humans could learn a thing or two from orangutans when it comes to maintaining a balanced, protein-filled diet. Great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are marvels of adaptation to the vagaries ...
Lemurs are among the best-known representatives of Madagascar's animal kingdom. They make up more than 15% of all primate species living today鈥攅ven though the island covers less than 1% of Earth's land surface.
Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench鈥攕even kilometers below sea level鈥攍ie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth.
What do the rumblings of Iceland's volcanoes have in common with the now peaceful volcanic islands off Scotland's western coast and the spectacular basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland?
Reactions are typically driven by heat. However, in recent years, light has also established itself as an energy source, as it allows chemical reactions to be controlled with exceptional precision. This process is known as ...
From mushrooms that cast a soft green glow to plankton that glimmers sparkling blue, glowing plants are nothing new to nature. Now, scientists are bringing that light to houseplants.
RIKEN physicists have created the first thin films featuring a special combination of electrical and topological properties. This demonstration could help to realize new forms of electronics that are highly energy efficient.
Southwest Research Institute scientists developed a new purification technique to improve chromatography results without expensive purification materials or equipment. Chromatography is an essential part of drug discovery, ...
