‘Minimal’ cell raises stakes in race to harness synthetic life Craig Venter’s creation comes as CRISPR gene-editing methods provide alternative ways to tinker with life’s building blocks. Nature 531 557 doi: 10.1038/531557a Source: Nature News ‘Minimal’ cell raises stakes in…
Companion star could have triggered supernova
Companion star could have triggered supernova An exploding star in another galaxy might have been pushed over the edge by a stellar companion. Source: Science News Companion star could have triggered supernova Science News
The moon’s poles have no fixed address
The moon’s poles have no fixed address Ancient deposits of lunar water ice mark where the moon’s poles used to be. Source: Science News The moon’s poles have no fixed address Science News
Racing for answers on Zika
Racing for answers on Zika In the latest issue of Science News, Editor in Chief Eva Emerson talks Zika virus, microbes, nutrition and mental health. Source: Science News Racing for answers on Zika Science News
Readers debate GMOs
{$inline_image} Readers debate GMOs Genetically-modified food, nuclear fusion, black holes and more reader feedback. Source: Science News Readers debate GMOs Science News
Say Aloha to Hawaii's New Bat Species Discovery
Say Aloha to Hawaii’s New Bat Species Discovery The Hawaiian Islands can say aloha to a new addition to endemic species in the archipelago, after fossil evidence showed another bat species existed in the islands before humans settled in. Source:…
Microbes can play games with the mind
Microbes can play games with the mind Our bodies are having a conversation with our microbiome that may be affecting our mental health — for better or worse. Source: Science News Microbes can play games with the mind Science News
Science gives clues to 'The Bedroom' as van Gogh painted it
Science gives clues to ‘The Bedroom’ as van Gogh painted it Art and science converge in a visualization of the original colors of Vincent van Gogh’s “The Bedroom.” Source: Science News Science gives clues to ‘The Bedroom’ as van Gogh…
Closed Plant Pores may be a Factor Behind Worsening Heat Waves
Closed Plant Pores may be a Factor Behind Worsening Heat Waves Contrary to previous climate models, heatwaves may become much worse than what was predicted and plant pores play a significant role. Source: Natures Talk Show via Nature World News…
'Outrageously' Bright Galaxies Discovered
‘Outrageously’ Bright Galaxies Discovered Super bright galaxies in the observable universe have been recently discovered by astronomers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst–so bright that no scientific term has yet been coined to describe it. Source: Natures Talk Show via Nature…
