Blastocyst-like structures generated from human pluripotent stem cells
1. Thomson, J. A. et al. Embryonic stem cell lines derived from human blastocysts. Science 282, 1145–1147 (1998). ADS CAS PubMed Article Google Scholar 2. Reubinoff, B. E., Pera, M.…
Ex utero mouse embryogenesis from pre-gastrulation to late organogenesis
Establishment of the mammalian body plan occurs shortly after the embryo implants into the maternal uterus, and our understanding of post-implantation developmental processes remains limited. While methods for in vitro…
Seismic ripples reveal size of Mars’s core
InSight snapped this dusty selfie in early 2019 after deploying its seismometer. Much more dust has now settled on its solar panels. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Scientists have peered into the heart…
Patient wait times reduced thanks to new study by engineers
The first known study to explore optimal outpatient exam scheduling given the flexibility of inpatient exams has resulted in shorter wait times for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) patients at Lahey…
In women, higher body fat may protect against heart disease death, study shows
A new UCLA study shows that while men and women who have high muscle mass are less likely to die from heart disease, it also appears that women who have…
Catching electrons in action in an antiferromagnetic nanowire
The electron is one of the fundamental particles in nature we read about in school. Its behavior holds clues to new ways to store digital data. In a study published…
Researchers discover how ‘cryptic species’ respond differently to coral bleaching
Certain brightly colored coral species dotting the seafloor may appear indistinguishable to many divers and snorkelers, but Florida State University researchers have found that these genetically diverse marine invertebrates vary…
The potential economic impact of volcano alerts
The Volcano Alert Level (VAL) system, standardized by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 2006, is meant to save lives and keep citizens living in the shadow of an…
The Real History of St. Patrick’s Day
Image: Sam Woolley (Shutterstock, Getty) When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, you might think of green beer, shot glass necklaces that say “Kiss Me, I’m Irish,” and everyone suddenly…
The Best Board Games To Play With Just a Few Players
Image: Kotaku Top Pick: Tokaido | $50 | Amazon It’s been a while since board game nights were safe to have inside your home. But we’re finally reaching a point…