Polar bear from the Western Hudson Bay region. Credit: David McGeachy More time stranded on land means greater risk of starvation for polar bears, a…
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Researchers at Washington State University are pioneering the discovery of liquid solvents crucial for extracting building materials from lunar and Martian soils. This advancement is…
Washington State University researchers have discovered that cannabis stimulates appetite by activating specific hypothalamic cells in mice. This breakthrough, using calcium imaging technology, offers potential…
Researchers have developed a novel fiber blending the flexibility of cotton with the conductivity of polyaniline, a polymer. This innovative material, detailed in “Carbohydrate Polymers,”…
Researchers at Washington State University have discovered self-sustained oscillations in the Fischer Tropsch process, a key industrial method for converting coal, natural gas, or biomass…
Washington State University researchers have found an epigenetic signature in the cheek cells of obese twins that differs from their non-obese siblings, pointing to a…
(Left) Scanning electron microscopy image of numerous Trichomonas vaginalis organisms attached to epithelial cells grown in the laboratory. (Right) An enlargement of the microscopy photo…
Cryoclastic flow caused by liquid nitrogen poured on lunar dust simulant. Credit: WSU Researchers at Washington State University have developed a liquid nitrogen spray that…
Obsidian collections from the site of Q’umarkaj and the surrounding region. Credit: R. Horowitz Over five hundred years ago, in the Guatemalan highlands of the…
Creativity is the ability to generate new and original ideas, perspectives, and solutions. It is a vital skill in many areas of life, including art,…
According to a new study, twins who engage in high levels of physical activity (defined as more than 150 minutes of exercise per week) show…
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be used to cure cancer, reduce the size…
The research discovered that spike proteins from a bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells. A virus discovered in a Russian bat that is…
On days after a night of bad sleep, women indicated reduced aspirations to achieve higher status at work. Sleep quality impacts women’s daily intentions to…
A black bear eats hawthorn berries. Large animals can disperse seeds over great distances, but many large seed dispersers are extinct or in decline. Credit:…
The study demonstrates that lignin has the potential to be used to create 100% sustainable aviation fuel. A collaboration between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory,…
A type of T cell known as CD4-positive helper T cells was identified by researchers. These T cells contributed to the development of a series…
According to a new research study, high-intensity exercise can make it easier to resist fatty food. In a new study that offers hope for human…
Soil is teeming with viruses. Credit: Stephanie King | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory PNNL scientists discover new soil viruses The unsung hero of our lives…
Palladium oxide catalyst cleans up emissions and enhances water vapor tolerance. A newly developed catalyst with unique, atomic-sized “rafts” does a better job than current…