Amazon’s white bellbirds set new record for loudest bird call
Biologists report that they have recorded the loudest bird calls ever documented, made by dove-sized…
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Catastrophic events carry forests of trees thousands of miles to a burial at sea
While studying sediments in the Bay of Bengal, an international team finds evidence dating back…
The secret of classic Belgian beers? Medieval super yeasts!
An international team of scientists has discovered that some of the most renowned classic Belgian…
How rat-eating monkeys help keep palm oil plants alive
Found as an ingredient in many processed and packaged foods, palm oil is the most…
How the brain dials up the volume to hear someone in a crowd
Our brains have a remarkable ability to pick out one voice from among many. Now,…
Closures affect 1 in 8 pharmacies in the US
Despite an overall increase in the number of pharmacies in the U.S. from 2009 to…
Replacing coal with gas or renewables saves billions of gallons of water
The transition from coal to natural gas in the US electricity sector is reducing the…
New deep-water coral discovered
A new octocoral species was recently discovered in a biodiversity hotspot and World Heritage Site…
Humpback whale population on the rise after near miss with extinction
A new study finds that the western South Atlantic humpback population has grown to 25,000…
New way to think about brain’s link to postpartum depression
Chronic stress during pregnancy triggers an immune response in the brain that has potential to…
Song-learning neurons identified in songbirds
A group of neurons called the corticobasal ganglia projecting neurons are important for vocal learning…
Lead pollution from Native Americans attributed to crushing galena for glitter paint
A new study of Native American use of galena increases understanding of how they were…
Uncovering the principles behind RNA folding
Using high-throughput next-generation sequencing technology, a researcher found similarities in the folding tendencies among a…
Twin study shows what’s good for the heart is good for the brain
Researchers are giving us double the reasons to pay attention to our cardiovascular health –…
Resistance to last resort drug arose in patient over 3 weeks
French investigators have described development of resistance to one of the last resort therapies used…
Pinpointing biomolecules with nanometer accuracy
Scientists demonstrate a new approach in fluorescence microscopy that can be used to locate individual…
Large-scale afforestation of African savannas will destroy valuable ecosystems
Scientists from around the world argue that the suggested afforestation of large areas of Africa…
Antarctic ice cliffs may not contribute to sea-level rise as much as predicted
Researchers report that in order for a 90-meter ice cliff to collapse entirely, the ice…
Computer science classes break down cultural barriers, study shows
Computational education can break down and expose cultural barriers in unexpected ways, a new study…
Plant physiology will be major contributor to future river flooding
Researchers describe the emerging role of ecophysiology in riparian flooding. As an adaptation to an…
A tiny cavity leads to a strong interaction between light and matter
Researchers have succeeded in creating an efficient quantum-mechanical light-matter interface using a microscopic cavity. Within…
Model system for distribution of more accurate time signals
Physicists have demonstrated the first next-generation ‘time scale’ — a system that incorporates data from…
New CRISPR genome editing system offers a wide range of versatility in human cells
A team has developed a new CRISPR genome-editing approach by combining two of the most…
Preventing cyber security attacks lies in strategic, third-party investments
Companies interested in protecting themselves and their customers from cyber-attacks need to invest in themselves…
DNA-reeling bacteria yield new insight on how superbugs acquire drug-resistance
A study has revealed a protein’s role in helping bacteria ‘reel in’ DNA from their…
Clay minerals call the shots with carbon
Clay minerals suspended in seawater binds sedimentary organic carbon to their mineral surfaces. But the…
Composite metal foam outperforms aluminum for use in aircraft wings
The leading edges of aircraft wings have to meet a very demanding set of characteristics….
Consumers: Online restaurant reviews are not all equal
Mobile reviews were associated with 10 to 40% fewer likes than the reviews generated on…
Exploring the effect of fasting on age-related diseases
There are many indications that fasting promotes longevity. In recent years, much attention has been…
Bacteria must be ‘stressed out’ to divide
Bacterial cell division is controlled by both enzymatic activity and mechanical forces, which work together…
The night gardeners: Immune cells rewire, repair brain while we sleep
Science tells us that a lot of good things happen in our brains while we…
Your healthcare provider’s expectations on whether a treatment works may impact its effectiveness
If a doctor expects a treatment to be successful, a patient may experience less pain…
‘Artificial leaf’ successfully produces clean gas
A widely-used gas that is currently produced from fossil fuels can instead be made by…
Ceramic industry should use carbon reducing cold sintering process says new research
A new techno-economic analysis shows that the energy intensive ceramic industry would gain both financial…
No place like home: Species are on the move, but many have nowhere to go
Since the 1970s, insects in the warmer half of Britain have been flying, hopping and…
Immune reaction causes malaria organ damage
Immune cells can be the body’s defenders and foes at the same time. Read Original…
Researchers watch quantum knots untie
A quantum gas can be tied into knots using magnetic fields. The same researchers who…
Atomic images reveal unusually many neighbors for some oxygen atoms
The identification of new chemical bonds is crucial for the design of new material structures….
Bioprinting: Living cells in a 3D printer
A high-resolution bioprinting process has been developed: Cells can now be embedded in a 3D…
‘Instant liver, just add water’? Not quite, but a better way to grow multiple organs
Pluripotent stem cells can be used to make experimental models of organ systems, but current…
Assessing the benefits and risks of land-based greenhouse gas removal
Researchers have assessed the benefits and risks associated with six different land-based greenhouse gas removal…
Schools of molecular ‘fish’ could improve display screens
Researchers are using a type of material called liquid crystals to create incredibly small, swirling…
Make some noise: How background noise affects brain activity
Have you ever found it difficult to focus on a task due to background noise?…
GAS7 protein allows cells to eat
Phagocytosis can be viewed as a primitive immune system used by all cells. When a…
Gimme six! Researchers discover aye-aye’s extra finger
The world’s weirdest little primate has gotten even weirder, thanks to the discovery of a…
Real texture for lab-grown meat
Researchers have grown rabbit and cow muscles cells on edible gelatin scaffolds that mimic the…
Fathers are ‘cautionary tales’ about health for some adults
Some adults see their mothers and fathers as still influencing their own health — but…
No link found between youth contact sports and cognitive, mental health problems
Adolescents who play contact sports, including football, are no more likely to experience cognitive impairment,…
Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old street in Jerusalem built by Pontius Pilate
An ancient walkway most likely used by pilgrims as they made their way to worship…
California’s crashing kelp forest
First the sea stars wasted to nothing. Then purple urchins took over, eating and eating…