Researchers have revealed how bacteria precisely control the genes that trigger cell division. The study shows that the MraZ protein, which normally forms a donut-shaped structure, must bend and ...

After false starts and incremental gains, scientists crack the problem that made breathing impossible. Will answers come fast ...

A remarkable fossil from Scotland, dating back 407 million years, reveals a previously unknown fungus, Rugososporomyces ...

Lithium dendrites, i.e. tiny crystalline thorns that grow off of lithium-ion battery anodes during charging, have been a ...

Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can cause deep sadness, loss of motivation, tiredness, and difficulty thinking ...

Peroxiredoxins are among the most abundant enzymes involved in managing oxidative stress. They control the levels of peroxides such as hydrogen peroxide, relay redox signals, and help protect other ...

Researchers have uncovered the mechanical properties of the nanoscale "thorns" that develop inside lithium-ion batteries, which can cause them to short circuit and die – or worse, such as ...

This often-overlooked nutrient may be the key to better hearing.

Public-health specialists note that disparities are already evident in today’s longevity patterns. Life expectancy varies ...

Spring skies reveal some of the best galaxies visible to backyard telescopes.

US chip giant Nvidia may unveil a new artificial intelligence inference chip architecture built around on-chip static random ...