Measuring Distance In Space Using The Dark Energy Survey Portal
Distance measurement is an important challenge in astronomy. Between the parallax of nearby stars and the redshift of the most distant galaxies, there are a…
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Using Algae As An Alternative Source Of Environmental Control And Life Support Systems In Space Exploration
Human spaceflight can be thought of like an extended, deep-woods camping trip. It requires bringing your necessities (food, shelter, etc) and packing out all waste….
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The Sommerfeld Ground-Wave Limit In An Adsorbed Molecule
CO molecules spontaneously become spatially ordered and oriented at a low-temperature salt crystal surface. Remarkably, they behave like an ensemble of gas-phase molecules; when vibrational…
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Childhood Energy Practices “Stick” With Us Through Adulthood
It is common to relate previous experiences to current habits, for example, through everyday phrases like, “Were you born in a barn?” which refers to…
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Protein Binding Supersites
Many cellular functions are mediated through interactions between protein molecules. Understanding specifics of these interactions, such as which part of a protein takes part in…
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The Case For Accurate Reporting Of “Nonsignificant” Results
Empirical research based on experiments and data analysis requires an objective measure of the pre-experimental difference between treatment groups. The common way to measure such…
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Sophisticated Family Planning In Malaria Parasites
Malaria parasites can tell good times from bad times and plan their offspring accordingly. The reproductive strategy these disease-causing parasites use is more sophisticated than…
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Brain Protein Structure Dictates Brain Health And Pathology: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Nerve cells have long processes that connect one cell to the other, orchestrating nerve-cell networks and allowing the brain to function. A major brain protein…
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Wood Spirit, An Alert Signal For Plants Under Attack
There is a plant-protecting spirit blowing through the air. If you breathe in carefully now you will smell… wood spirit! Long believed to be a…
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A Brown Alga That Controls Stress To Keep Its Shape
To maintain its shape and grow, a cell needs strength. While animals, whose cells are “bare,” rely mainly on their cytoskeleton, organisms like fungi, plants,…
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The Best Of Both Worlds: Creating A Strong, Stretchable Fiber For A Range Of Materials
Throughout history, humans have sought to find or design materials with desirable properties for different applications. Since each material has its advantages and disadvantages, oftentimes…
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