The most ideal place to view a solar eclipse is not always on the ground — the best seats in the house might belong to the people who are midair as the moon passes in front of the sun and covers a circular patch of Earth in darkness. There are […]
Daily Archives: August 21, 2017
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The BMW M5 has always stood for performance. BMW’s super sedan has been kicking around in various forms since 1984, and despite how many people focus on the brand’s past, the all-new 2018 M5 isn’t afraid to go charging into the future. The most important part of the M5 has […]
The 2017 total solar eclipse that is passing across the United States today could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a lot of people to see the moon completely block out the sun, but it’s best if they don’t commemorate the event by taking a selfie. According to retina expert Dr. […]
Scientists studying microbes from some of the saltiest lakes in Antarctica have discovered a new way the microbes can share DNA that could help them grow and survive. The research, based on 18 months of water sampling in remote Antarctic locations, could throw light on the evolutionary history of viruses. […]
Advanced technologies has been used to illuminate the connectivity pattern of chandelier cells, a distinctive kind of inhibitory cell type in the mammalian brain. Scientists reveal for the first time how this candelabra-shaped cell interacts in a highly selective way with hundreds of excitatory cells in its neighborhood, receiving information […]
A longstanding obstacle to the market for bovine embryos is about to be removed. Researchers have described a hitherto unknown mechanism of lipid accumulation in oocytes that limits the success of in vitro production of bovine embryos.
Gut microbes have been in the news lately. Recent studies show they can influence human health, behavior, and certain neurological disorders, such as autism. But just how do they communicate with the brain? Results from a new study suggest a pathway of communication between certain gut bacteria and brain metabolites, […]
People across the country are counting down the hours until the total solar eclipse will arc across the continental United States for the first time in decades. Here’s everything you need to know about this rare and striking astronomical event that you won’t want to miss. What is it? A […]