Cultural Ecology Cultural ecology is a theoretical approach in anthropology and geography that investigates the interaction of human cultures and their environments. It is the study of…
Time-domain Astronomy Time-domain astronomy is a branch of astronomy that studies celestial objects and phenomena over time by observing changes in brightness or other properties. It is…
Oceans and Geysers may exist on some Icy Exoplanets A new study broadens the search for life beyond our solar system by indicating that 17 exoplanets (worlds outside our solar system) may have oceans…
Polaritons create a New Lane on the Semiconductor Highway Thermal energy is transported along the highway of heat transfer by quantum particles known as phonons. However, at the nanoscale of today’s most advanced semiconductors,…
Ancient Stars created Extremely Heavy Elements What is the maximum weight of an element? An international team of researchers discovered that ancient stars could produce elements with atomic masses greater than…
Breakthrough in Optical Data Storage A technique developed by physicists at The City College of New York has the potential to improve optical data storage capacity in diamonds. This is…
Abuse during Childbirth Abuse during childbirth (obstetric violence or disrespectful care) is broadly defined as interactions or conditions deemed humiliating or undignified by local consensus, as well as…
Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, which are an important part of the male reproductive system. Cancer develops in…
Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs) Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are pluripotent cells derived from the inner cell mass of a developing blastocyst, a stage in embryo development that is very…
Major Aspects of Fatty Acid Metabolism The processes by which the body synthesizes, stores, and degrades fatty acids are referred to as fatty acid metabolism. It is made up of various…
Psychiatric Genetics – a branch of genetics Psychiatric genetics is a branch of genetics that studies the genetic basis of mental illnesses. It is a branch of behavioral neurogenetics and behavioral genetics…
Metabolic Pathway – in Biochemistry A metabolic pathway is a linked series of chemical reactions that occur within a cell in biochemistry. It is a series of chemical reactions that…