New research sheds light on the role of gut bacteria on the maturation of the…
Month: November 2013
Newly discovered protist suggests evolutionary answers, questions
From Massachusetts to Mississippi, a unicellular protist is hinting at answers about the evolution of…
Schools help kids choose carrots over candy bars
When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids’ diets improve. According to new research,…
Generation length for mammals: An essential reference point for conservation studies
Life history traits are the basic ecological descriptors of a species. These include physical traits,…
Improving detection of radioactive material in nuclear waste water
As the Fukushima crisis continues to remind the world of the potential dangers of nuclear…
Monkeys ‘understand’ rules underlying language musicality
Many of us have mixed feelings when remembering painful lessons in German or Latin grammar…
Squeeze and you shall measure: Squeezed coherent states shown to be optimal for gravitational wave
Extremely precise measurements of distances are key in all techniques used to detect gravitational waves….
Island biodiversity in danger of total submersion with climate change
Island ecosystems constitute the most biodiverse regions in the world, holding a large number of…
Menstrual cycle influences concussion outcomes
Researchers found that women injured during the two weeks leading up to their period (the…
Better batteries through biology? Modified viruses boost battery performance
Researchers find a way to boost lithium-air battery performance, with the help of modified viruses.