Biologists found a way to identify and study low-complexity regions of proteins. The technique allows them to analyze similarities and differences between LCRs from different species, and helps determine the functions of these sequences and the proteins in which they are found.
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Bats’ midnight snacks reveal clues for managing endangered species
Scientists reveal the diets of endangered Indiana bats and threatened northern long-eared bats, providing clues to effectively manage both species and their habitats.
COVID-19 amplified hardship for many Harvey victims
A study shows the economic and mental health consequences on victims of Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19 were cumulative.
Study Quantifies Impact of Human Activity on Atlantic Rainforest’s Carbon Storage Capacity
The countless benefits of native forests include the capacity of tree biomass to store large amounts of carbon, which can counterbalance greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.
Decarbonising the Energy System by 2050 Could Save Trillions
Transitioning to a decarbonised energy system by around 2050 is expected to save the world at least $12 trillion compared to continuing our current levels of fossil fuel use.
WPI Researchers Receive New Funding for Sustainable Concrete Substitute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers Nima Rahbar and Suzanne Scarlata have received $692,386 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve and develop new functions for their Enzymatic Construction Material (ECM), a “living” low-cost negative-emission construction material they created to address one of the largest contributors to climate change—concrete—by providing...
Researchers develop messenger RNA therapy for ovarian cancer, muscle wasting
Researchers have developed a promising, first-of-its-kind messenger RNA therapy for ovarian cancer as well as cachexia, a muscle-wasting condition associated with cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Shallow-water mining is not a sustainable alternative to deep-water mining, scientists argue
Shallow-water mining projects are already underway in Namibia and Indonesia, and projects have been proposed in Mexico, New Zealand, and Sweden, but the effects of these projects haven't been fully investigated. Scientists argue that shallow-water mining needs more rigorous environmental evaluation before it can be declared safe and sustainable.
Where do high-energy particles that endanger satellites, astronauts and airplanes come from?
Astrophysicists show how and when specific particles form and offers clues to questions that have troubled scientists since the 1940s.
Researchers identify a drug that mimics the effects of exercise on muscle and bone in mice
Researchers have developed a novel screening method to identify a drug that mimics the effects of exercise on muscle and bone. Locamidazole (LAMZ) improved muscle width and function and promoted bone formation while reducing bone resorption. LAMZ serves as a potential therapy for the treatment of locomotor diseases, such as...