When a member of the wolf pack leaves the group, the howling by those left…
Month: August 2013
How SARS virus hijacks host cells
Infectious disease researchers have uncovered components of the SARS coronavirus — which triggered a major…
Unraveling the mystery of Saharan dust migration
Scientists area studying the impact of Saharan dust on Houston’s air quality, and how it…
Mending a broken heart? Scientists transform non-beating human cells into heart-muscle cells
In the aftermath of a heart attack, cells within the region most affected shut down….
Why people with red hair have a higher risk of developing melanoma
Researchers have found that the same genetic mutation responsible for red hair also promotes a…
Space slinky: Jet of superheated gas — 5,000 light-years long — ejected from supermassive black hole
Astronomers have assembled, from more than 13 years of observations from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope,…
Better management of free time ensures happier retirement
How well retirees plan their free time is more important than the amount of free…
Sticking power of plant polyphenols used in new coatings
Researchers have exploited the powerful and healthful polyphenols found in green tea, red wine and…
Beetles modify emissions of greenhouse gases from cow pats
Cattle contribute to global warming by burping and farting large amounts of greenhouse gases. Some…
Relating animals to humans could help conservation projects
New research suggests that people’s tendency to relate more to animals that bear a resemblance…