When fruit flies sense parasitic wasps in their environment, they lay their eggs in an…
Month: February 2013
Tiny tweezers and their big influence on bustling proteins: Scientists investigate molecular ‘clothespins’
Tiny molecular tweezers have a remarkable impact on bustling proteins: Scientists have found that molecular…
Conflict about historic responsibility for greenhouse gas emissions
The commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions should be allocated based on countries’ historic responsibility…
Smarter lunchrooms make lunch choices child’s play
In Jan. 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture passed a series of regulations designed…
Parents talking about their own drug use to children could be detrimental
Parents know that one day they will have to talk to their children about drug…
Saving money by using electric vehicles
High battery costs still prevent many people from buying an electric vehicle. Is it possible…
Circulation changes in a warmer ocean
In a new study, scientists suggest that the pattern of ocean circulation was radically altered…
Creating next-generation materials able to operate in the toughest environments
Scientists have launched a new research project to develop next-generation materials able to operate in…
With robots, humans face ‘new society’
Humanity came one step closer in January to being able to replicate itself, thanks to…
Small groups of brain cells store concepts for memory formation — from Luke Skywalker to your grandmother
Concepts in our minds — from Luke Skywalker to our grandmother — are represented by…