Meteor magnets in outer space: Finding elusive giant planets
A team has discovered two Jupiter-sized planets about 150 light years away from Earth that could reveal whether life is likely on the smaller planets in other planetary systems.
AI and high-performance computing extend evolution to superconductors
Researchers used the power of artificial intelligence and high-performance supercomputers to introduce and assess the impact of different configurations of defects on the performance of a superconduct..
More than a protein factory: A role for ribosomes in regulating human gene expression
Researchers have discovered a new function of ribosomes in human cells that may show the protein-making particle's role in destroying healthy mRNAs, the messages that decode DNA into protein.
Mortality risks among pro athletes
A first-of-its-kind comparison between elite pro athletes suggests higher overall mortality among NFL players compared with MLB players. NFL players also appear to have higher risk of dying from cardi..
Drug-resistant infections: If you can’t beat ’em, starve ’em, scientists find
To treat Candida albicans, a common yeast that can cause illness in those with weakened immune systems, researchers limited the fungus' access to iron, an element crucial to the organism's s..
Gut is organized by function, and opportunities for better drug design
New findings provide insights about how the intestine maximizes nutrient uptake, while at the same time protecting the body from potentially dangerous microbes.
‘Neural Lander’ uses AI to land drones smoothly
Control engineers and AI experts team up to make drones that fly more smoothly close to the ground.
Cancer cells are quick-change artists adapting to their environment
New research shows that cancer cells of glioblastomas — conspicuously aggressive solid brain tumors — manifest developmental plasticity and their phenotypic characteristics are less constrained than..
Do you hear what I hear?
A new study found that infants at high risk for autism were less attuned to differences in speech patterns than low-risk infants. The findings suggest that interventions to improve language skills sho..
If you could learn every disease your child could possibly develop in life, would you?
Adding genomic sequencing results to traditional newborn screening means a baby could potentially test positive for numerous conditions that might not develop within their lifetime. A new study propos..