Researchers in Spain have recorded the sound of the earthquake that shook Japan on Friday,…
Month: March 2011
Improving the infant gut ‘microbiome’
While next-generation sequencing-based research of gut microbiomes will ultimately benefit all members of the population,…
Scientists control light scattering in graphene
Scientists have learned to control the quantum pathways that determine how light scatters in graphene….
Dine or dash? Genes help worm decide when to look for new food
Researchers have identified a genetic circuit that helps worms decide whether to dine or dash….
Rare Andean cat no longer exclusive to the Andes
Once thought to exclusively inhabit its namesake mountain range, the threatened Andean cat — a…
Paleontologists audition modern examples of ancient behavior
A video of a modern shellfish by paleontologists suggests a way to test theories about…
Breaking the mucus barrier unveils cancer cell secrets
Measuring the mechanical strength of cancer cell mucus layers provides clues about better ways to…
Developing a universal flu vaccine?
A vaccine that helps against all types of influenza — for several years? If all…
How clear is our view of brain activity?
Imaging techniques have become an integral part of the neurosciences. Methods that enable us to…
Saint Patrick didn’t have it easy … but at least the food wasn’t bad
Shipped to Ireland as a slave, it must have been a cold, hungry journey for…