IN THE LAB
When Two Wastewater Treatment Methods Are Better Than One
Coupling two popular chemical processes leads to better organic pollutant removal than either method alone, say researchers from India and Saudi Arabia.
What Speaking Multiple Languages Does To The Brain
The benefits of speaking multiple languages can be seen in the brain, according to a South Korean study of young children.
The Mutation Behind The Delta Variant’s Severity
A mutation in the spike protein enhances the Delta variant's ability to fuse with host cells, resulting in more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Mining Microalgae To Reduce Carbon Emissions
A new machine learning-powered method is speeding up how scientists study microalgal cell factories and their carbon cycling functions.
Space Mice Reveal Why Muscles Waste Away In Space
Exposing mice aboard the International Space Station to artificial gravity has revealed the molecular mechanisms behind muscle waste.
Digging Up The Genetic Origins Of Inner Asia’s Mummies
Genomic analysis of the Tarim Basin mummies has revealed their origins as a local group in China's Xinjiang region, rather than a migratory population.
Sowing The Seeds Of Language
Interdisciplinary research suggests the Transeurasian language family was started and spread by a group of early farmers in China around 9,000 years ago.
The Explosive Truth Behind China’s Dynastic Collapses
Sudden climatic shocks caused by volcanic eruptions contributed to the downfall of China's dynasties, especially when combined with pre-existing societal instability.
School Closures Had No Effect On COVID-19 Spread In Japan
By comparing similar Japanese municipalities with closed or open schools, researchers found that campus restrictions did not reduce COVID-19 transmission.
