Weed scientists in Oregon have found that the timing of herbicide application along with reseeding…
Month: October 2012
Insects shape genetic landscape through plant defenses
In a new study involving aphids and the broccoli-like research plant Arabidopsis thaliana, scientists offer…
Insects a prime driver in plant evolution and diversity
Take a good look around on your next nature hike. Not only are you experiencing…
How ketamine defeats chronic depression
Many chronically depressed and treatment-resistant patients experience immediate relief from symptoms after taking small amounts…
Star discovered racing around black hole at center of our galaxy: Crucial to revealing fabric of space and time
Astronomers report the discovery of a remarkable star that orbits the enormous black hole at…
Duck-bill dinosaurs had plant-pulverizing teeth more advanced than horses
A team of paleontologists and engineers has found that duck-billed dinosaurs had an amazing capacity…
Northern conifers youngest of the species
Dramatic shifts in the planet’s climate and geography over millions of years changed the course…
Fourteen new biomarkers identified for type 2 diabetes
Researchers have identified 14 novel biomarkers for type 2 diabetes. The biomarkers can serve as…
Better battlefield triage, transport may raise severely wounded soldiers’ survival rates
Wounded soldiers who sustained chest injuries in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom had…
Shoulder dislocation in older patients poses different challenges in diagnosis, treatment
Although shoulder dislocation can occur at about the same rates in both younger and older…