Life Molecular 'leash' measures force-sensing protein activation at about 15 piconewtons Strategic angle: Researchers at NUS develop a molecular tool to study Piezo1 protein activation under mechanical force. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life African frogs haven't forgotten the ice ages. Scientists can tell by where they live. Strategic angle: Why are frogs diverse in some parts of Africa's rainforests and less so in others? The patterns of cooling and glaciation during the last ice age hold the key. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life New study reveals why housing booms and busts are built into the system Strategic angle: A new study shows that the ups and downs in house prices are far more dramatic than most people think—and that government policies play a big role in making them happen. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Researchers clarify how cells remove damaged endoplasmic reticulum Strategic angle: New insights into the process of ER-phagy reveal how cells maintain protein synthesis and calcium storage by eliminating damaged endoplasmic reticulum. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Fly ball: Drosophila can learn while playing with tiny spheres Strategic angle: Research reveals that fruit flies can learn through play, enhancing our understanding of their cognitive abilities. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Experiment indicates new type of mesic nuclei that could reveal how matter acquires mass Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study sheds light on the origins of mass in matter through the discovery of new mesic nuclei. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Who got the meat? What 10,000 years of European bones suggest about diet inequality Strategic angle: Access to nutritious food has been historically unequal, with meat being a coveted resource in pre-industrial Europe. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Phengite identified as key carrier of halogens into Earth's deep mantle Strategic angle: Research reveals how surface volatiles are transported into Earth's deep layers through subduction zones. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life How stem cell descendants preserve flexibility while maintaining distinct identities Strategic angle: Stem cells balance self-renewal and specialization to sustain tissues. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life What this AI epitope library means for vaccines, immunotherapy and biosensors Strategic angle: A new tool makes it possible to screen millions of tiny protein fragments and select those that can be recognized by the immune system. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Hungary taps Northrop Grumman for first national geostationary communications satellite Strategic angle: Hungary partners with Northrop Grumman to launch its inaugural geostationary communications satellite. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life New spider species in the Amazon mimics parasitic fungus Strategic angle: An international research team has discovered a unique spider species in the Ecuadorian Amazon that mimics a parasitic fungus. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Social honey bees stay cool: How groups mitigate heat-triggered hormone spikes Strategic angle: New research reveals that isolated honey bees experience hormonal changes under heat stress, while social bees remain stable. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Online PFAS Information from Public Sources Can Fall Short, Study Reveals Strategic angle: A new study highlights the inadequacies of online information regarding PFAS, raising concerns about public health guidance. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Metamaterial chains learn new shapes by sharing data hinge to hinge Strategic angle: University of Amsterdam researchers unveil metamaterials that autonomously adapt their shape-changing strategies. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Teachers tend to help the same kids repeatedly when using AI-powered tutoring tools Strategic angle: A new study reveals that teachers often assist similar subsets of students with AI tools, potentially neglecting others. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Drones, DNA, and weather: A phase-oriented hybrid engine predicts sugar beet disease Strategic angle: A new generation of smart disease forecasting may help combat a fungus that threatens sugar beet crops. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Bird flu spread could be impacted by where waterfowl like to live Strategic angle: A new study reveals that the movement patterns of waterfowl may influence the spread of avian influenza. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Rich biodiversity found in Japan's deepest ocean trenches, including an unidentified 'mystery' species Strategic angle: A new study reveals diverse life forms thriving nearly 10 kilometers below the ocean's surface in Japan's trenches. editorial-staff Apr 7
Life Students prefer AI chatbots, until they know it is one Strategic angle: Do chatbots have a role in higher education? A study by Joshua Lambert explores student perceptions. editorial-staff Apr 7