Detergent pods may offer a simpler way to do laundry, but they represent a source…
Month: October 2014
Killer whales learn to communicate like dolphins
The sounds that most animals use to communicate are innate, not learned. However, a few…
Small molecule ‘jams the switch’ to prevent inflammatory cell death
A small molecule that blocks a form of cell death that triggers inflammation has been…
Stroke-fighting drug offers potential treatment for traumatic brain injury
The only drug currently approved for treatment of stroke’s crippling effects shows promise, when administered…
Closing the gap: Extreme desert gecko spotted on salt-flats in central Oman
Two new records of the salt-flat specialist gecko, Pseudoceramodactylus khobarensis, from the eastern Rub Al…
Sharing makes both good, bad experiences more intense
Undergoing an experience with another person — even if we do it in silence, with…
Acknowledging appearance reduces bias when beauties apply for masculine jobs, says study
Past research shows physical beauty can be detrimental to women applying for masculine jobs. But…
Researchers prefer citing researchers of good reputation
If a scientist has a good reputation among his or her colleagues, other scientists are…
Back off: Female chimps stressed out by competing suitors
Being the center of attention can have its drawbacks. For female chimpanzees, being around too…
Testosterone promotes prostate cancer in rats
A researcher who found that testosterone raised the risk of prostate tumors and exacerbated the…