A new scheme to separate boat traffic coming into the Panama Canal from humpback whales…
Month: May 2014
What can plants reveal about gene flow? That it’s an important evolutionary force
How much gene flow is there between plant populations? How important is gene flow for…
Water in moon rocks provides clues and questions about lunar history
A recent review of hundreds of chemical analyses of Moon rocks indicates that the amount…
In Africa, STI testing could boost HIV prevention
Sexually transmitted infections can make HIV transmission more likely, undermining the prevention benefit of HIV…
‘Nanodaisies’ deliver drug cocktail to cancer cells
Daisy-shaped, nanoscale structures that are made predominantly of anti-cancer drugs and are capable of introducing…
Flame retardants during pregnancy as bad as lead? Exposure linked to lower IQs in kids
Prenatal exposure to flame retardants can be significantly linked to lower IQs and greater hyperactivity…
Universal antidote for snakebite: Experimental trial represents promising step toward
Another promising step has been made toward developing a universal antidote for snakebite. The results…
Dads who do chores bolster daughters’ aspirations
Fathers who help with household chores are more likely to raise daughters who aspire to…
Marine fish use red biofluorescence to communicate, new research shows
Marine fish use red biofluorescence to communicate, new research shows. One of the most exciting…
Artificial lung the size of a sugar cube may replace animal testing
What medications can be used to treat lung cancer, and how effective are they? Until…