Recent data show that we face a historical and dramatic decline in the Arctic summer…
Month: September 2012
Majority of U.S. schools not ready for next pandemic, researchers say
A new study finds many U.S. schools are not prepared for bioterrorism attacks, outbreaks of…
Obesity more common among rural residents than urban counterparts, study finds
There may be two significant reasons why rural residents are more likely to be overweight:…
X-rays unravel mysterious degradation of Van Gogh painting: Protective varnish caused discoloration
Synchrotron X-ray analysis has identified why parts of a Van Gogh painting changed color over…
New test to crack down on athlete-cheating with drugs
Scientists have developed a new test to catch growth hormone drugs-cheats in sport. The test…
Pinball as a model for dealing with grief
The process of grieving can be compared to the workings of a pinball machine, where…
The risks of antibiotic resistance and consumption: learning with hands-on activities
An innovative laboratory-based summer project — Microbiology recipes: antibiotics a la carte — addressing antibiotic…
Roman military camp dating back to the conquest of Gaul throws light on a part of world history
In the vicinity of Hermeskeil, a small town some 30 kilometers southeast of the city…
Protein linked to hunger also implicated in alcoholism
Researchers have found new links between a protein that controls our urge to eat and…
Teamwork in the tropics: Pollinators and frugivores are less choosy at the equator
The bright crimson Andean cock-of-the-rock eats the fruits of over 100 plant species and disperses…