Peccaries, including collared peccaries (CP) and white-lipped peccaries (WLP), are vital for food and income in Amazonian rural communities. Since the 1980s, researchers have noticed that WLP populations in the Amazon region sometimes disappear without a clear explanation. This is a big deal because
Incredibly, a small twist in super-thin materials can make a big difference in how heat moves through them. Scientists found that rotating layers of materials like molybdenum disulfide, carbon, and boron nitride by just 1 to 4 degrees creates a barrier that hinders heat flow. It's like having a spec
Imagine you're a plant facing an invading pathogen. Just like we have an immune system, plants have their own defenders – NLR proteins. When they sense trouble, these proteins gather together to form higher-order structures called resistosomes. These resistosomes are crucial in fighting off intruder
Imagine you're trying to steer a huge, complex system, like an ecosystem or a healthcare network. Agent-based models (ABMs) help us simulate these systems, but controlling them can be tough. Enter surrogate modeling: a clever technique that simplifies things. This method turns complex ABMs into smal
Ever wondered how fish cope with sudden temperature drops? Scientists took a close look at pacu fish, exploring how they handle intermittent cold exposure. These fish were first acclimated to a cozy 28°C. Then, they were split into two groups – one stayed at 28°C, while the other experienced two qui
Research quality assessment can be tricky, with past studies showing varied results. Let's dive into how academic scientists use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their research activities affect the quality of their publications. We took a unique approach by combining different
Are you ready for a busy year on the moon? Several companies are planning to land spacecraft on the lunar surface in 2025. First up are Firefly Aerospace and Ispace, who will launch their landers using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in January. Ispace is hoping for a better outcome this time, after an uns
Every protein goes through a life cycle, from birth to death. This is managed by the protein homeostasis system, which keeps proteins stable even when conditions change. But how does this system adapt to different stresses? Scientists used bacteria called Caulobacter crescentus to find out. They
In November 2024, Rutgers University-New Brunswick hosted the fall meeting of the Theobald Smith Society. Eighty-six members from New Jersey attended, including students, teachers, and professionals from government and industry. This event showcased the wide range of research done by members of the
Gammaherpesviruses are known for causing cancer and lifelong infections in humans. Unfortunately, there are no approved vaccines for major types like Epstein-Barr virus or Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus. Scientists often use a virus called murine gammaherpesvirus-68 (MHV68) to study these infections in
