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Life & Chemistry

Enzyme Targets Cancer-Causing Gene While Mutating Antibodies

The human immune system is in a perpetual state of self-experimentation. It expertly mutates and shuffles the DNA of its own cells to evolve new defenses…

Life & Chemistry

“Dirty Dancing” with Maverick Chromosomes

The rhythm of life may beat far deeper than anyone previously thought. And it may gyrate and pulse in a way that rivals the sensuous choreography of “Dirty…

Physics & Astronomy

Exploring 30 Doradus: Massive Star Formation Near Milky Way

Found in the nearby Large Magellanic Cloud, 30 Doradus is one of the largest massive star forming regions close to the Milky Way. Enormous stars in 30 Doradus,…

Environmental Conservation

Chad’s Elephant Crisis: 2,000 Missing Amid Unrest

Civil unrest in has made conservation exceedingly difficult in Chad. Several park guards have been shot and killed in recent years. However, safety conditions…

Studies and Analyses

In the Animal World, Bigger Isn't Necessarily Better

Michael Kasumovic, a former University of Toronto Scarborough PhD student, examined Australian Redback male spiders to determine whether the larger ones had an…

Technology Offerings

Innovative Insect Repellents: New Solutions for Pest Control

New lead substances for the development of reagents for insect control which work as insect repellents or prevent olfactory localization of food sources, hosts…

Information Technology

DFG Expands Access to 20 New Digital Research Databases

This free access to 20 additional major databases and journal archives will be possible due to new national licenses funded by the Deutsche…

Information Technology

Empowering Users: Easing Digital Rights Management Constraints

Allowing end users to access and play copyright-protected multimedia files downloaded onto their devices, and transfer the files between devices – PCs,…

Information Technology

Virtual Organizations: Insights from the SIMDAT Project

Virtual organisations are entering the real world thanks to the work of the SIMDAT project, which leveraged the power of grids to seamlessly and securely…

Transportation and Logistics

New Algorithm Transforms Delivery Route Optimization

Among many other factors, they have to decide on the route, the loading capacity of the vans or trucks used and the extent to which they can be filled. Above…

Architecture & Construction

Laser System Monitors Ávila City Walls for Structural Health

The TLS, a laser measuring tool used to detect deterioration within architectural structures, was used by researchers from the University of Salamanca to…

Physics & Astronomy

Astrophysicists Recreate Stars in the Lab: New Insights Unveiled

Astronomers are recruiting the physics laboratory to unravel the high energy processes involved in formation of stars and other critical processes within the…

Environmental Conservation

New Proposal Aims to Save Endangered Iberian Lynx

The Iberian Lynx is now the most endangered cat in the world with only about 160 animals remaining in the wild and, despite extensive research and millions of…

Physics & Astronomy

European Mars500 Final Four Participants Announced

A selection process which started with 5600 applicants has now been finalised with the presentation today of the final four participants at ESA’s Headquarters…

Information Technology

W3C Unveils New Web Standard for Enhanced Accessibility

Today W3C announces a new standard that will help Web designers and developers create sites that better meet the needs of users with disabilities and older…

Physics & Astronomy

Wobbly Planets May Signal Earth-Like Moons Discovery

David Kipping, whose work is funded by the UK’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has found that such moons can be revealed by looking at…

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