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The Frontera supercomputer at TACC has furthered scientists' understanding of how the HIV-1 virus infects and helped generate the first realistic [...]

10 Puzzling Mysteries Solved By Science Despite centuries of study, the universe remains largely mysterious, as does the planet we call home. The unknown inspires both wonder and curiosity, which, in turn, often prompt questions. Seeking answers, we gather facts, form hypotheses, and conduct observations or experiments. Sometimes, we remain puzzled. The causes of unlikely phenomena, of seemingly impossible developments, and of strange occurrences continue to mystify us. At other times, however, we discover, we learn, and our knowledge expands. Nevertheless, new mysteries await. There are alwa...

Loading video... VIDEO: Subunits B (blue), B-1 (cyan), and B-2 (gray) depicted as ribbon diagrams. Initially bound to B-1, subunit B unflattens, straining contact between subunits until they separate. The resulting loose lateral... view more  Credit: Vilmos Zsolnay, University of Chicago. Our cells are filled with 'bones,' in a sense. Thin, flexible protein strands called actin filaments help support and move around the bulk of the cells of eukaryotes, which includes all plants and animals. Always on the go, actin filaments constantly grow, shrink, bind with other things, and branch of...

Alamy BLUES ASSOCIATION SUSPENDS FUNDING FOR LAWMAKERS WHO CHALLENGED ELECTION RESULTS: The Chicago-based Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is suspending contributions to lawmakers who challenged Joe Biden's Electoral College win, said BCBSA President and CEO Kim Keck. The associations did not name any members of Congress in a statement. “At the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, we continuously evaluate our political contributions to ensure that those we support share our values and goals," Keck said in a Jan. 8 statement. "In light of this week’s violent, shocking assault on the Uni...