One of the consequences of a warmer climate can be that lowland and southern plants…
Month: February 2014
Gold medal cross-country skis for all: Embedded microchip shows optimal wax zones
For elite cross-country skiers, the search for championship skis is a serious, scientific pursuit. Now,…
First global geologic map of largest moon in the solar system details an icy world
Scientists have crafted the first global geologic map of Ganymede, illustrating the varied geologic character…
Cancer Researchers Discover Pre-Leukemic Stem Cell at Root of AML, Relapse
Cancer researchers led by stem cell scientist Dr. John Dick have discovered a pre-leukemic stem…
Cities support more native biodiversity than previously thought
The rapid conversion of natural lands to cement-dominated urban centers is causing great losses in…
San Francisco’s big 1906 earthquake was third of a series on San Andreas Fault
Geologists have uncovered geologic evidence that supports historical narratives for two earthquakes in the 68…
Help for a scarred heart: Scarring cells turned to beating muscle
Poets and physicians know that a scarred heart cannot beat the way it used to,…
Investigating the fiber of our being: How our gut bacteria metabolizes complex carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables
New research begins to uncover how our gut bacteria metabolize the complex dietary carbohydrates found…
The physics of curly hair
The heroes and villains in animated films tend to be on opposite ends of the…
Genome of American Clovis skeleton mapped: Ancestor of most present-day Native American populations
The Clovis people were not the first humans in America, but they represent the first…