Holograms You Can Touch and Feel
Holograms that you can touch are being developed by scientists at the University of Bristol. This science fiction feat will soon be reality.
Author: Science Connected
Bioluminescence: Why Dazzling Blue Lights Appear in Water
That trip to the beach might come with a show: bioluminescence makes sparks of blue light that sometimes flash in water at night. Read on to learn how it happens.
Making Antipsychotics with Baker’s Yeast
Researchers used baker’s yeast to produce two compounds important to antipsychotic drugs: alstonine and serpentine.
Cells Use mRNA to Fight Disease and Stress
Scientists study role of mRNA and protein synthesis to overcome infections. This finding could lead to improved crops and medical treatments.
How Do Soil Microbial Communities Recover from Wildfires?
Scientists examine how soil microbial communities resume ecosystem functioning after a wildfire, with a focus on the effects of dispersal.
ChatGPT Chemistry Assistant Speeds Up Data Work
ChatGPT can be used as a chemistry assistant to accelerate chemists’ ability to analyze published research and predict chemical reaction outcomes.
Paleo Diet is Dangerous, Expert Warns
Although some people swear by the Paleo diet, research suggests that eating a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet can lead to rapid weight gain.
Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica
Travelers with FjordPhyto sample phytoplankton in Antarctica, helping scientists learn how this fertile ocean region is changing.
Seasonal Blubber: How Yangtze Finless Porpoises Adapt
Blubber thickness of Yangtze finless porpoises changes with water temperature and varies across the marine mammal’s body regions.
Can Fentanyl Vaccines Help Solve the Opioid Crisis?
New developments in producing a fentanyl vaccine could mean a preventative measure against opioid drug overdose.