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U.S. scientists join international team to discover paradigm-shaking role of mutation in natural selection

An international team of plant biologists and geneticists from Germany, the United States, Sweden, and France have found evidence overturning the commonly held assumption that mutations are entirely random across the genome.

Research Reveals True Extent of Sea Turtle Conservation Success

The true extent of how successful conservation efforts to protect sea turtle populations along the western coast of Central Africa have been revealed in a new study.

Researchers Develop the World's First Ultra-Fast Photonic Computing Processor Using Polarisation

New research uses multiple polarisation channels to carry out parallel processing – enhancing computing density by several orders over conventional electronic chips.

Gene Discovery Indicates Motor Neurone Diseases Caused by Abnormal Lipid Processing in Cells

A new genetic discovery adds weight to a theory that motor neurone degenerative diseases are caused by abnormal lipid (fat) processing pathways inside brain cells.

Breakthrough in Quest to Control Light to Evolve Next Generation of Quantum Sensing and Computing

Scientists have made a pivotal new breakthrough in the quest to control light to evolve the next generation of quantum sensing and computing.

Gender Differences in Behaviours Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline Revealed in Research

Men who experience behaviour changes including apathy or having false beliefs and perceptions in later life are at risk of faster cognitive decline than women, according to new research.

Climate Change Will Increase Chances of Wildfire Globally – but Humans Can Still Help Reduce the Risk

New research highlights how the risk of wildfire is rising globally due to climate change – but also, how human actions and policies can play a critical role in regulating regional impacts.

New Type of Extremely Reactive Substance in the Atmosphere

For the first time, an entirely new class of super-reactive chemical compounds has been discovered under atmospheric conditions.

Study of two isolated populations in Greece sheds light on genetic causes of blood disorders

A new study of the hematological (blood cell) traits found in two different populations of isolated villagers in Greece sheds new light on blood disorders, including sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.

Artificial Intelligence On The Hunt For Illegal Nuclear Material

College of Engineering researchers have discovered artificial intelligence can accurately identify critical attributes of nuclear materials.

Boron Nitride Nanotube Fibers Get Real

Rice lab creates first heat-tolerant, stable fibers from wet-spinning process

Process to Customize Molecules Does Double Duty

Rice lab draws on nature to create flexible precursors for drug, materials design

Borrelia Bacteria’s Method of Avoiding Human Immune Defences Uncovered

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki under the direction of Docent Taru Meri uncovered a mechanism by which Borrelia bacteria are able to evade human immune defences.

Tissue Model Reveals Key Players in Liver Regeneration

By tracing the steps of liver regrowth, MIT engineers hope to harness the liver’s regenerative abilities to help treat chronic disease.

Researchers Pioneer a New Way to Detect Microbial Contamination in Cell Cultures

An anomaly-detection model developed by SMART utilizes machine learning to quickly detect microbial contamination.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Researchers reveal how an algae-eating bacterium solves an environmental engineering challenge.

Robot Overcomes Uncertainty to Retrieve Buried Objects

This robotic system uses radio frequency signals, computer vision, and complex reasoning to efficiently find items hidden under a pile.

Amazon River Freshwater Fish Show Signs of Overexploitation

As the cherished rainforest in South America’s Amazon River region continues to shrink, the river itself now presents evidence of other dangers: the overexploitation of freshwater fish.

Researchers Consider Invisible Hurdles in Digital Ag Design

When Gloire Rubambiza was installing a digital agriculture system at the Cornell Orchards and greenhouses, he encountered a variety of problems, including connectivity and compatibility issues, and equipment frozen under snow.