Brain researchers have discovered that we explore the world with our eyes in a different…
Month: April 2013
Remote coral reefs can be tougher than they look: Western Australia’s Scott Reef has recovered from mass bleaching
Isolated coral reefs can recover from catastrophic damage as effectively as those with nearby undisturbed…
The Snakelocks Anemone, a marine species prized in cooking, has been bred for the first time in captivity
Researchers have managed to breed for the first time in captivity a marine animal known…
Stem cells enable personalized treatment for bleeding disorder
Scientists have shed light on a common bleeding disorder by growing and analysing stem cells…
How can children’s interests be protected in the face of poverty?
According to several studies, more and more children around the world are separated from their…
Power struggles are best kept out of the public eye: Audiences influence future status of quails following fights between rivals
For animals, prevailing in a fight affects their likelihood of winning future conflicts. The opposite…
Ultrasonic sounds of the rainforest
Research aimed at developing ultrasonic microphones with insect-like sensitivity is to continue in the rainforests…
The resilience of the Chilean coast after the earthquake of 2010
In February 2010, a violent earthquake struck Chile, causing a tsunami 10 m in height….
Counting copy numbers characterizes prostate cancer
Non-invasive ‘liquid biopsies’ can find metastatic or recurrent prostate cancer, in a low cost assay…
EU minimum tax legislation for cigarettes has had no effect on smoking prevalence, according to new Spanish study
Up to 2009 there is no statistically significant evidence of any reduction in smoking amongst…