DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion through enzymatic RNA degradation. Essentially, chemical energy is converted into mechanical motion by biasing the Brownian motion. DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA…
A new study led by the University of Oxford has used a modeling approach to show that it is unlikely that plants would evolve to warn other plants of impending attack. Instead of using their communication networks to transmit warning signals, the findings suggest it is more likely that plants “eavesdrop” on their neighbors. The…
Is there only one optimal configuration an organism can reach during evolution? Is there a single formula that describes the trajectory towards the optimum? And can we ‘derive’ it in a purely theoretical fashion? Is there only one optimal configuration an organism can reach during evolution? Is there a single formula that describes the trajectory towards…
Most of what we consume in Canada is neither recycled nor reused. Most of what we consume in Canada is neither recycled nor reused. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
In this six-part series, we’ll give you quick exercises for different body parts every week to help you stay limber. In this six-part series, we’ll give you quick exercises for different body parts every week to help you stay limber. Health & Wellness
Learn about a new study of captive chimpanzees, the first to identify the phenomenon of contagious urinations. Learn about a new study of captive chimpanzees, the first to identify the phenomenon of contagious urinations. Planet Earth All Articles | Discover Magazine
New measurements suggest mysterious continent-sized masses in our planet’s lower mantle may be extremely stable features of the deep Earth New measurements suggest mysterious continent-sized masses in our planet’s lower mantle may be extremely stable features of the deep Earth New Scientist – News
A new study indicates that human behavior around 45,000 to 29,000 years ago contributed to a change in the composition of scavenging animal species living nearby. While smaller scavenging animals such as foxes and some bird species benefited from the presence of humans, large scavengers such as hyenas and cave lions tended to be displaced. A…
An international research collaboration has developed promising new materials that could improve the manufacturing of electronic displays. An international research collaboration has developed promising new materials that could improve the manufacturing of electronic displays. Materials Science Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Thanks to a new technology called Moscot (“Multi-Omics Single-Cell Optimal Transport”), researchers can now observe millions of cells simultaneously as they develop into a new organ—for example, a pancreas. This method was developed by an international research team led by Helmholtz Munich and has been published in the journal Nature. Thanks to a new technology called…