Month: March 2009

Increasing levels of acidity in oceans could trigger a mass extinction of sea life, a…

High school students who study fewer science topics, but study them in greater depth, have…

The agglutination and accumulation of proteins in nerve cells are major hallmarks of age-related neurodegenerative…

The discovery of a previously unknown protein in the cells of the lower air ways…

A new analysis has found that certain variations in genes that repair DNA can affect…

Scientists have found Yellowstone alga that detoxifies arsenic. The alga — a simple one-celled algae…

A miniature Burmese fish has developed extraordinary fangs made of bone, scientists report.

Fall in carbon emissions of new cars is not enough says Friends of the Earth…

A 25-year study finds that deep sea fishing is harming stocks up to a kilometre…