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The first transgenic cow has been bred to produce human insulin in her milk in a proof-of-concept achievement that could be scaled up after additional testing and FDA approval.

A new study has found that the summer solstice is a “starting gun” to synchronize beech tree reproduction across vast distances in Europe.

Nematodes, also called roundworms, have been suspected to inhabit the reef-like structures within Utah's salt lakes, but they have only recently been found there.

A new strategy using sugar-coated gold nanoparticles could help break up bacterial biofilms on teeth or wounded skin, reducing the need for antibiotics.

Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics.

Research led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign uses polymer-based stretchable electrodes to remotely monitor plant growth, bringing scientists a step closer to growing plants in space to feed astronauts during long missions.

Despite being scattered across more than a million square kilometres, new research has revealed that remote coral reefs across the Seychelles are closely related.

Rainforest seedlings are more likely to survive in natural forests than in places where logging has happened – even if tree restoration projects have taken place, new research shows.

In astronomy and precision optics, coating devices in black paint can cut down on stray light, enhancing images and boosting performance. A new ultrablack thin-film coating absorbs 99.3% of light and is durable enough to survive in harsh conditions.

In a new study, Irvine researchers show how most of these particles emitted during light braking carry an electric charge – something that could potentially be exploited to help reduce air pollution from vehicles.