The genomes of phages—viruses that infect bacteria—are largely composed of "dark matter": genes that encode proteins whose functions remain unknown. Less than four years ago, a team led by Prof. Rotem ...

Bacteria are extremely resourceful when it comes to adapting to a given environment. A team of researchers has now discovered a new trick bacteria use: a kind of sponge that absorbs certain messengers ...

A lightweight carbon sponge absorbs over 99.9999 percent of radar signals and insulates against heat, offering dual stealth performance without added metals or coatings. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Modern ...