Science

How the second X chromosome in females gradually becomes inactive?

According to cell biology, men have an X chromosome whereas women have two (XX). But, how can we get around this difference? Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE),...

There is a correlation between the structure and magnetic properties of ceramics

A group from the Research and Educational Center "Functional Nanomaterials" of Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (BFU), together with an international scientific group, considered...

Planets with oxygen don’t necessarily have life, study

While searching life in other solar systems far and beyond, scientists often consider that oxygen presence in planet atmosphere indicates the sign of life....

Boys with good motor skills have excellent problem solving skill

In a new study by the University of Eastern Finland have recently discovered that boys with good motor skills are better problem-solvers than their less...

‘Treasure trove’ of dinosaur footprints found in southern England

In the course of 160 years, there have been sporadic reports of fossilized dinosaur impressions along the Sussex coast however no new real revelations...

Why do we see odd flashes of light or patterns with our eyes closed?

Have you ever seen shapes and colors when rubbing the eyes? Have you ever seen light show happening, one that is constantly changing? These seemingly odd,...

Parachutes don’t save people who fall out of airplanes

Parachutes are used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag. It is considered as a safety device that...

UW glaciologist gets first look at NASA’s new measurements of ice sheet elevation

ICESat-2 (short for Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite)- launched on Sept. 15, 2018, uses lasers and a very precise detection instrument to measure...

How a baby’s gender is determined?

Medicinal scientists at Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute have made another revelation about how a baby's gender is determined— it's about the X-Y chromosomes...

New polymeric material developed for controlled release of two different drugs

A team of researchers at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has developed a biocompatible polymeric material that promises to help in the simultaneous and...

Indian scientists find out how neem cells produce useful chemicals

Neem is known for its medicinal and insecticidal properties for centuries. It is chemicals referred to as limonoids that give neem these properties. Indian...

New properties of sulfur atom discovered

Sulfur is the 10th most abundant element in the universe. Today, it's most common use is in the manufacture of sulfuric acid, which in...

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