Month: December 2009

Scientists have been surprised to observe octopuses picking up coconuts and “running” away with them.

China seeks green future as it burns more and more coal

Several genome-wide studies of human genetic diversity have been conducted on European populations. Now, for…

Plants take in the carbon dioxide they need for photosynthesis through microscopic breathing pores in…

Obese patients who lost a moderate amount of weight by eating less and exercising more…

A species of wild apples that could be an ancestor of today’s domesticated apples are…

Scientists have discovered five genetic variants that are associated with the health of the human…

A specialized camera on a telescope operated by UK astronomers has made the first measurement…