For the modern biologist, large-scale OMICs studies—which map all of the genes, proteins, RNA and more that underlie a biological system—are standard tools of the trade. But interpreting these big-data outputs to generate ...
Biotechnology
Apr 3, 2019
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The evolution of language converted a defenceless naked ape into a world-dominating force. It fundamentally transformed how humans transmit information and knowledge. A large and potent component of language is our ability ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 14, 2018
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Organizers say they are scrapping the annual CEBIT computer show in Germany, an event that has drawn tech enthusiasts to Hannover for more than three decades.
Business
Nov 28, 2018
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The costs of climate change are mounting. A wealth tax would provide funds to address both the climate crisis and poverty.
Environment
Nov 8, 2018
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Europe's physics lab CERN on Monday suspended a scientist over a lecture that suggested physics was "built by men" and accused women of demanding specialist jobs without suitable qualifications.
Other
Oct 1, 2018
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Social pedestrian navigation, such as walking down a crowded sidewalk, is something humans take for granted, but the actual process is quite sophisticated – especially if you're a robot.
Robotics
Jan 20, 2017
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Francis Crick Institute scientists have discovered that immune cells called B cells use mechanical forces to physically pull antigens such as viruses or toxins from the surfaces of other cells.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 12, 2017
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Leiden researchers have carried out successful tests using a new method of packaging a cancer vaccine in nanoparticles. The new vaccine has induced a strong immune reaction in mice. The researchers believe that this method ...
Bio & Medicine
Feb 23, 2016
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The topic of preprints for paleontologists has gotten a nice flurry of discussion this week, thanks to a blog post by Liz Martin-Silverstone. Preprints, for those who are not familiar, are non-final and unpublished versions ...
Archaeology
Sep 8, 2015
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Uber's 20 percent cut from the cost of rides it provides should add up to $2 billion in revenue this year, a nearly tenfold increase over 2013, the latest in a series of leaked financial documents suggest.
Business
Aug 23, 2015
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