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The geographies of COVID-19
A pneumonia of unknown cause was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on 31 December 2019 in China's Hubei Province.
Biologist, historian to trace fruit, vegetable evolution through art
A biologist and art historian say depictions of fruits and vegetables in art can help trace their evolution, and they are seeking more pieces to help future studies on the...
Sports transfers in California rise during 2019-20 school year despite coronavirus
CIF data show a small increase in transfers year over year despite the coronavirus outbreak slowing down transfers during the spring.
Airlines cancel 60 more orders for Boeing 737 Max
Boeing announced on Tuesday that airlines have canceled orders for dozens more of its troubled 737 Max, which has now been grounded worldwide for 16 months.
Drones and artificial intelligence show promise for conservation of farmland bird nests
Every spring, a large number of ground-nests of farmland birds are accidentally destroyed by mechanical operations, such as ploughing and sowing. A new study shows for the first time that...
Avian speciation: Uniform vs. particolored plumage
Although carrion crows and hooded crows are almost indistinguishable genetically, they avoid mating with each other. Researchers have now identified a mutation that appears to contribute to this instance of...
Scientists ID gene responsible for deadly glioblastoma
The discovery of the oncogene responsible for glioblastoma could be the brain cancer's Achilles' heel, one researcher says.
Experts' high-flying study reveals secrets of soaring birds
New research has revealed when it comes to flying the largest of birds don't rely on flapping to move around. Instead they make use of air currents to keep them...
Watch: Bear opens front door, goes into house to look for pizza
Security cameras at a home in Ontario were recording when a black bear walked in through the front door and foraged for pizza.
Turning off “junk DNA” may free stem cells to become neurons
For every cell in the body there comes a time when it must decide what it wants to do for the rest of its life. In an article published in...
Placenta lacks major molecules used by SARS-CoV-2 virus to cause infection
he placental membranes that contain the fetus and amniotic fluid lack the messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule required to manufacture the ACE2 receptor, the main cell surface receptor used by the...
Human Sperm Stem Cells Grown in Lab
Infertility affects one in seven men of reproductive age worldwide. One idea for treating male sterility is spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) therapy. In this approach, sperm stem cells in the...
Scientists discover key element of strong antibody response to COVID-19
Scientists have discovered a common molecular feature found in many of the human antibodies that neutralize SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Grant Imahara, 'MythBusters' and 'White Rabbit Project' host, dead at 49
Grant Imahara, who hosted Discovery's "MythBusters" and Netflix's "White Rabbit Project," has died at the age of 49.
Finding the missing step of an important molecular process
Lysine is an important amino acid that must be supplied in our diets, as our bodies can't produce lysine on their own. Most cereal grains have low levels of lysine,...
Study finds West Australians need better education to prevent snake bites
New Curtin University-led research has found that people living in rural and urban areas across Western Australia need to be educated about how to identify the different types of venomous...
The perfume makers that can't smell a thing
Perfumers are using AI to create millions of scents, but will it replace the traditional methods?
Starfish provide missing link in evolution of key brain messenger molecules
Cells in our nervous system, or neurons, communicate with other cells by releasing chemical messengers, which bind to receptor proteins on neighboring cells and change their activity. Neuropeptides are one...
Predation by Caspian terns on young steelhead means fewer return as adults
Caspian terns feeding on young fish have a significant impact on runs of steelhead in the Columbia River, new research suggests.
Defense white paper: Japan within range of North Korea missiles
Japan said Tuesday in a new defense white paper that North Korea has the capability to launch an attack against Japan with a nuclear warhead, a first-time admission in official...
Study examines flight performance in the heaviest soaring birds
New research has revealed when it comes to flying the largest of birds don't rely on flapping to move around. Instead they make use of air currents to keep them...
Research enlightens population genomics and adaptive evolution of ancient relictual plant
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) is the largest and highest plateau in the world. The uplift of the QTP provides extraordinarily geomorphological and climatic diversity, promoting rapid radiation in plant lineages,...
Declassified letters show Queen Elizabeth II not involved in 1975 Australian crisis
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II did not know about the removal of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in the 1970s, according to classified documents released Tuesday that shed light on the...
Deion Sanders' son, Shedeur, commits to Florida Atlantic
Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, has committed to play football at Florida Atlantic University.
Predation by Caspian terns on young steelhead means fewer return as adults
Caspian terns feeding on young fish have a significant impact on runs of steelhead in the Columbia River, research by Oregon State University suggests.
Green is more than skin-deep for hundreds of frog species
Frogs and toads are green for a very good reason—it makes them harder to see in their leafy environments. Good camouflage allows them to eat and not be eaten. But...
Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson Mandela, dies at 59
Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of Nelson Mandela and South Africa's Ambassador to Denmark, died at the age of 59 on Monday.
Artificial energy source for muscle
Muscle physiologist sought an alternative energy source to replace the body's usual one, adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Such a source could control muscle activity, and might lead to new muscle spasm-calming...