Biologists say that beetle larvae “trick” toads into believing that they’re really a delicious snack….
Month: September 2011
Wanna save? Keep it simple, says new research
If one savings goal is a good thing, two or more should be great, right?…
Location matters: For invasive aquatic species, it’s better to start upstream
Scientists have studied populations of European green crab, Carcinus maenas. The species was introduced to…
Possible cardiovascular risk found with NSAID use, study suggests
A new study suggests that controlling cholesterol may be important for heart health in patients…
Copper film could lower touch screen, LED and solar cell costs
Copper nanowires may be coming to a little screen near you. These new nanostructures have…
What can magnetic resonance tractography teach us about human brain anatomy?
Magnetic resonance tractography (MRT) is a valuable, noninvasive imaging tool for studying human brain anatomy…
Catalyst discovery potential has to revolutionize chemical industry
Researchers have discovered a remarkably active catalyst that has the potential to revolutionize the chemical…
Diabetics’ coronary calcium levels strongly linked to heart attack risk
Notable levels of calcium buildup in coronary arteries can be strong predictors of heart attacks…
Journalists prefer Twitter, according to a new study
New research analyzing how Spanish journalists use the main social networks shows that Twitter is…
Glow-in-the-dark millipede says ‘stay away’
Entomologists have unraveled the mystery of the world’s only millipedes that glow in the dark….