Researchers uncover privet leaves as new source of anti-inflammatory compounds
A research team, led by sensory scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, have reported in the International Journal ...
Who really benefits from economic development? Experts say human rights needs to be priority
A new study by the University of Portsmouth calls for human rights to be at the heart of any economic development.
Great Barrier Reef fish evidence suggests shifts in major global biodiversity patterns
Life on the Great Barrier Reef is undergoing big changes in the face of climate change and other human-caused pressures, a ...
Social media users show higher cryptocurrency investment rates
As social media grows, so too does awareness of cryptocurrencies. And hearing about them online may affect people's behavior, ...
Drug candidates target metabolic pathway in bacteria while sparing human cells
Antibiotics are a double-edged sword—they should be as toxic as possible to pathogenic bacteria while being harmless to the ...
Scientists resolve 'identity crisis' for Australia's deadliest spider
An international team of scientists has revised the classification of Australia's most famous spider. With a bite more deadly ...
From microplastics to macro-impact: Expert explains plastic recycling challenges
"Microplastic particles are currently found almost everywhere—in water, food, fish, and even breast milk," says Artūras ...
Syringe-wielding germs could crack antimicrobial resistance crisis
Friendly germs armed with their own biological syringes and poisons could hold the key to overcoming the antimicrobial ...
New approach merges theoretical fundamentals with experimental studies of the proton's structure
Protons and other subatomic particles that are subject to the strong nuclear force have a complex structure that involves ...
Evolutionary map uncovers bacterial survival genes
The most detailed study to date on the mechanisms by which a common type of bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, adapts to ...