Cracking the Code: How Cells Resist Deep Sea Pressure | Quanta Magazine
Cell membranes from comb jellies reveal a new kind of adaptation to the deep sea: curvy lipids that conform to an ideal shape under pressure.The deep sea is a harsh environment, with cold temperatures,...
Alaskan Town Hit by Sudden Flood After Glacial Dam Burst
Intense flooding continued on August 7, after the sudden draining of a glacial lake near the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska. Around 3:30 in the morning on August 6, the first arrivals made their...
Restoration Efforts Improve Health of Florida’s Coral Reefs
Divers with the Coral Restoration Foundation have been hard at work in the waters off Florida's coast, specifically at Horseshoe Reef in the Florida Keys. After a devastating bleaching event that occurred last year,...
Decoding the Genetics of Microscopic Creatures: Research Goals and Findings
Decoding the Genetics of Miniature Creatures: Unveiling the Secrets of Evolutionary MiniaturizationThe world of biology is vast and diverse, encompassing creatures of all shapes and sizes. While the larger animals often capture our attention,...
New Apple Tech Launch: Will It Tempt You to Spend?
Apple fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the launch of the latest iPhone, the iPhone 16. With rumors swirling about new colors and the integration of Apple Intelligence, the tech giant is gearing...
Satellite Reentry Frequency and Risks: Exploring the Dangers of Satellites Crashing to Earth
In the ever-expanding realm of space exploration, satellites play a critical role in our daily lives, silently orbiting Earth to facilitate essential technologies such as weather forecasting and global communications. These sophisticated devices, however,...
Boeing Starliner Astronauts’ Medical Studies Prepare for Extended Space Missions
Boeing Starliner Astronauts Extend Stay on ISS for Medical Studies and TrainingNASA's Boeing Starliner astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are set to stay onboard the International Space Station (ISS) for an extended period...
Studying Soft Matter at Interfaces with QCM-D – Nature Reviews Methods Primers
Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D) has emerged as a powerful tool for studying soft matter at interfaces. This PrimeView article delves into the intricacies of how this technique can provide valuable insights...
Why Do Over 40% of Pet Cats Play Fetch? Exploring the Mystery
Cats are often known for their independent and aloof nature, but a new study has shed light on a surprising behavior exhibited by a significant portion of our feline friends. Fetch, a game typically...
What Truly Makes Us Happy: Insights from an 85-Year Study
What Truly Makes Us Happy: Insights from an 85-Year StudyThe Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the most extensive longitudinal studies ever conducted, has been dedicated to answering a fundamental question that resonates...