Cracked heels are more than just a cosmetic concern – they're a widespread issue that affects millions of people, causing ...

Concrete cracks are no small matter. Over time, these fractures can grow, letting in water, gas, and pollution.

A research team including a materials scientist at the University of California, Irvine has engineered a yeast ...

The key to this breakthrough is a synthetic yeast nicknamed “osteoyeast.” Inspired by mammalian bone cells called osteoblasts ...

Engineers and scientists have developed a yeast platform that turns human urine from wastewater into a high-value material.<br /><br /> ...

Small crystals known as "tumbled stones" have been softened and softly shaped by machine polishing and smoothing. Perfect for daily use, their soft form lets one have a flowing, balanced energy.

The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation, the leading patient advocacy group for people affected by urea cycle disorders (UCDs), today announced the launch of a two-year national project to ...

Want to keep your words kind and your tone diplomatic? Then Blue Lace Agate is your go-to crystal for smooth, drama-free conversations—even when you're tempted to shout at the top of your lungs.

Boston, Massachusetts — Creatures that thrive on iron, sulfur, and other chemicals have been found trapped inside giant crystals deep in a Mexican cave. The microbial life-forms are most likely ...

Miley Cyrus turned heads in a crystal-covered sheer dress at the Tribeca Film Festival for the premiere of her visual album, "Something Beautiful." ...

Photonic crystals are periodic optical structures that can control the flow of light. Multiple reflections from surfaces separated by a distance similar to the wavelength prevent an optical beam ...

Here we use cryogenic electron microscopy to determine the structure of TbAQP2 from Trypanosoma brucei, bound to either the substrate glycerol or to the sleeping sickness drugs, pentamidine or ...