Yale astronomers have caught the Milky Way having a snack. Using the Sloan Digital Sky…
Month: October 2012
Far from random, evolution follows a predictable genetic pattern
Research suggests that knowledge of a species’ genes — and how certain external conditions affect…
Size does matter in sexual selection, at least among beetles
The size of genital spines has a measurable effect on sexual success in beetles, according…
Monster galaxy may have been stirred up by black-hole mischief
Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have obtained a remarkable new view of a whopper…
Safety glass cut to any shape
Shock-resistance is the great benefit of safety glass. However, the cut of the glass pane…
Using planarian flatworms to understand organ regeneration
Researchers report that they have identified genes that control growth and regeneration of the intestine…
Why astronauts experience low blood pressure after returning to Earth from space
When astronauts return to Earth, their altitude isn’t the only thing that drops — their…
Resveratrol falls short in health benefits, study shows
Resveratrol, an ingredient in red wine thought to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce risk of heart…
Workouts in extreme weight-loss TV fuel negative attitudes about exercise, study finds
The Biggest Loser might be a TV ratings winner, but its extreme depiction of exercise…
Omega-3 intake heightens working memory in healthy young adults
In the first study of its kind, researchers have determined that healthy young adults ages…