The quest to make hydrogen fuel more accessible has led scientists to focus on a special group of materials called 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs). These materials are like tiny, layered building blocks that offer plenty of surface area for reactions to happen. The goal is to tweak the
Bacteria are masters of survival. They can adapt to new environments. This adaptation can have surprising results. It can make bacteria stronger. But it can also make them weaker in unexpected ways. This is what happened with E. coli bacteria. They were studied over 15, 000 generations. The study lo
The Denisovans were a group of ancient humans that roamed the Earth from around 370, 000 years ago until at least 30, 000 years ago. They are thought to be closely related to Neanderthals. Most of what we know about them comes from a few broken bones found in Siberia and China. A recent study has ad
Parallel evolution is fascinating. It's when similar changes happen in different groups of the same species. This can happen in their genes or how they look. Scientists have been studying this for a while. But, they still don't fully understand what drives it. One big factor could be pleiotropy. Tha
Follicular lymphoma, or FL, is a tricky disease that's hard to cure. One of its defining traits is the addition of N-glycosylation, or N-gly, sequences in the immunoglobulin variable region. This happens early on, thanks to a process called somatic hypermutation. These N-gly sequences are rare in he
In recent times, Marco Rubio has taken a stark turn in his political stance. This shift is particularly noticeable in his approach to immigration and foreign policy. He now openly supports actions that many find harsh and inhumane. Rubio has aligned himself with leaders known for their authoritaria
In the depths of the Penghu Channel off Taiwan, fishers stumbled upon a remarkable find: a jawbone that belongs to the enigmatic Denisovans. This isn't just any jawbone. It's the most complete Denisovan fossil ever found and genetically identified. The individual, a male, roamed the Earth at least 1
Medical research often hinges on precise data. One crucial aspect is tracking when and if patients take their medicine. This has always been a challenge. In the past, researchers had to watch patients swallow pills, trust patients to report honestly, or count pills. These methods are far from perfec
Severe weather is a fact of life in Minnesota. Every year, the state experiences a range of weather events that can be dangerous if not properly prepared for. This year, from April 7 to 11, there is a special week dedicated to helping people understand and stay safe during these events. Each day foc
The relationship between climate and how plants and insects interact is a hot topic in ecology. Many assume that warmer, more stable climates at lower latitudes boost these interactions. This, in turn, could speed up evolution and make plants better at defending themselves against bugs. However, not
