The behavior of seabirds during migration — including patterns of foraging, rest and flight —…
Month: April 2013
Zinc: The Goldilocks metal for bioabsorbable stents?
Stents can be lifesavers, propping open blood vessels to allow for healthy blood flow. But…
How petals get their shape: Hidden map located within plant’s growing buds
Why do rose petals have rounded ends while their leaves are more pointed? Scientists have…
HRT improves muscle function
Hormone replacement therapy significantly improves muscle function — down to the muscle fiber level —…
Psychological trauma after miscarriage is more likely in women using assisted reproduction
Subfertile women who conceive through assisted reproduction are more likely to experience a greater traumatic…
Neon exposes hidden ALS cells
A small group of neurons in the cortex play a big role in ALS (amyotrophic…
Cheating favors extinction, yeast study finds: Feedback between population and evolutionary dynamics
Cooperative behavior is widely observed in nature, but there remains the possibility that ‘cheaters’ can…
Researchers tackle collapsing bridges with new technology
Researchers have proposed a new technology that could divert vibrations away from load-bearing elements of…
Weekend binge drinking could leave lasting liver damage
Long after a hangover, a night of bad decisions might take a bigger toll on…
Risk of depression influenced by quality of relationships
After analyzing data from nearly 5,000 American adults, researchers found that the quality of a…