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Researchers from University College London (UCL) Institute of Archaeology, the Natural History Museum and the Francis Crick Institute have sequenced the oldest human DNA obtained from the British Isles to date.

Advanced imaging has shown that the variation in flower color and pattern of a mass bloom in the Atacama desert in 2021 is much greater when viewed by the UV-sensitive eyes of hymenopteran pollinators, and could lead to new species.

A new study in mice has found that all forms of parental exercise improve the whole-body glucose metabolism of their offspring.

A novel film made from silicon dioxide nanoparticle and large phosphor particles has been shown to increase the light absorption and transmittance of tandem solar cells.

According to research, major classes of fungicides do not work against a new race of the fungus that causes Panama disease in banana plants, but a more specialized class of anti-fungal chemistries could suppress disease and maintain banana plant health.

A new study has comprehensively analyzed DNA sequences from ancient Neanderthals occupying a remote region of southern Siberia. The findings offer a rare insight into Neanderthal family life.

Scientists have invented a way to observe bacteria in 3D environments and found that as they grow, their colonies consistently form rough shapes resembling a branching head of broccoli, much more intricate than forms typically seen in a flat dish.

Some cosmetics and personal care products labeled as having fluorinated components have been found also to contain PFAS, whether or not these “forever chemicals” were listed as ingredients.

Cryo-electron microscopy has enabled researchers to elucidate the exact molecular structure of an IgM-type B-cell receptor.

Researchers have developed a low-energy technique to purify polluted water.