As Hurricane Irma barrels towards the US, devastating the Caribbean islands along the way, the likes of Nasa and weather forecasters will be relying on satellites to keep up to date with the powerful storm. However, the two solar flares – the strongest in 12 years – could put satellite […]
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Nerve cells in the gut play a crucial role in the body’s ability to marshal an immune response to infection, according to a new study.
The Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union has officially approved the naming of 14 features on the surface of Pluto. These are the first geological features on the planet to be named following the close flyby by the New Horizons spacecraft in July 2015.
Nutrition has been linked to cognitive performance, but researchers have not pinpointed what underlies the connection. A new study found that monounsaturated fatty acids — a class of nutrients found in olive oils, nuts and avocados — are linked to general intelligence, and that this relationship is driven by the […]
The temporary structures, which can be degraded away with a biocompatible chemical trigger, could be useful in fabricating microfluidic devices, creating biomaterials that respond dynamically to stimuli and in patterning artificial tissue.
Professor Kerry Emanuel, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), warned of the extreme power residents in the US and Caribbean islands face as a result of Hurricane Irma. He calculated the power generated by Hurricane Irma is the equivalent to seven trillion watts. Prof Emanuel warned: “People who are […]
Scientists have revealed new structural information on the integrin-laminin interaction. These findings provide important insights on cellular interactions that promote cell growth, differentiation, and migration.
Squid ink could one day make getting checked for gum disease at the dentist less tedious and even painless. By combining squid ink with light and ultrasound, a team led by engineers has developed a new dental imaging method to examine a patient’s gums that is noninvasive, more comprehensive and […]