Artificial leaf: Highly active organic photocatalyst discovered
Scientists have synthesized a new organic material that can convert water into hydrogen fuel using sunlight.
Asking questions, testing improves student learning of new material
Researchers know memory retrieval is beneficial for learning, but their new meta-analysis found there are limits. The research shows the frequency and difficulty of questions can reverse the effect an..
Irreversible damage to color vision linked to popular erectile dysfunction drug
Color vision problems caused by retinal damage on a cellular level can result from a high dose of sildenafil citrate, new research shows.
Finding middle ground on the range
Cattle ranching and conservation may seem an unusual pair in the American West, but new research reveals a clear link between the economic health of ranches and the ability to maintain habitat for an ..
Molecule flight speed is the new key for detecting drugs
Scientists are developing an analytical methodology able to quickly differentiate cannabinoids in plant material and in waste remaining after being manipulated.
Like a butterfly, immune protein ‘flutters’ in search of viruses
Researchers have identified an important step in the process that allows our bodies to fight viruses. Their work also explains how mutations that derail this process cause autoimmune disorders. This r..
Delayed pregnancy: Heart health risks for moms and sons, study shows
Delaying pregnancy may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in both women and their children, with boys at higher risk of disease, according to a new study.
‘Turbocharging’ photosynthesis in corn hikes yield
Scientists have boosted a carbon-craving enzyme called RuBisCO to turbocharge photosynthesis in corn. The discovery promises to be a key step in improving agricultural efficiency and yield, according ..
Eighth-century skeleton found at Torcello
On the island of Torcello, at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice excavation site, some protagonists of the island's thousand-year history have begun to emerge. A tomb datable to around 700..
Decline in native fish species: Invasive species on the increase
The majority of Bavaria's watercourses are in poor ecological condition. A team has now conducted the first systematic analysis of long-term data on fish stocks in the Upper Danube, Elbe and Main..