A new study concludes that the decline of large predators and herbivores in all regions…
Month: July 2011
Loss of large predators disrupting multiple plant, animal and human ecosystems
The enormous decline of large, apex predators and “consumers” ranging from wolves to lions, sharks…
High social rank comes at a price, wild baboon study finds
Being at the very top of a social hierarchy may be more costly than previously…
‘Dry rot’ genome offers lessons for biofuel pretreatment processes: Breaking down cellulose without blasting lignin
Dry rot due to the fungus Serpula lacrymans causes millions of dollars worth of damage…
Early-stage melanoma tumors contain clues to metastatic potential
Scientists have demonstrated that it’s possible — early in a tumor’s growth — to identify…
Stereotypes can affect how women ‘angels’ invest, according to new study
Stereotypes about gender affect investment decision-making, even among successful women, researchers concluded in a new…
Safety of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT): American Society for Radiation Oncology publishes white paper
As part of the Target Safely initiative, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has…
Fast-shrinking Greenland glacier experienced rapid growth during cooler times
Large, marine-calving glaciers have the ability not only to shrink rapidly in response to global…
Digital music service Spotify launches in US (AP)
AP – Digital music service Spotify arrived in the United States on Thursday, aiming its…
NASA spacecraft to enter asteroid’s orbit on July 15
On July 15, NASA’s Dawn spacecraft will begin a prolonged encounter with the asteroid Vesta,…