The Batteries of Early Life?

Tags: Biology

A possible candidate to the precursor of ATP, the energy source for almost all cellular activity in life today, has been discovered.

How many planets are out there? First Results from Kepler!

The science team for the Kepler spacecraft announces the discovery of 306 new extrasolar planets.

How drug-resistant flu took us by surprise

Tags: Medicine

A mutation in flu viruses that made them weaker allowed stronger strains to gain a resistance against Tamiflu.

Has life on Titan been discovered? No.

Some characteristics of Titan's atmosphere is consistent with the existence of methane-based life, although there are likely other explanations.

Organic Food Isn’t For The Birds

Tags: Biology

Given the choice between conventionally produced food and organically produced food, birds seem to prefer the non-organic variety.

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