Overhunting has been disastrous for elephants, but their forest habitats have also been caught in…
Month: November 2014
Age matters: Young larvae boost pollen foraging in honey bees
Adult bees foraging for food use the changing pheromone signals of the young to adjust…
Spice up your memory: Just one gram of turmeric a day could boost memory
Adding just one gram of turmeric to breakfast could help improve the memory of people…
Biologists explore link between memory deficit and misfiring circadian clock in Siberian hamsters
By disrupting Siberian hamsters’ circadian rhythms, scientists have identified a part of the brain that,…
DNA methylation: The role it plays in aging cells
Although every person’s DNA remains the same throughout their lives, scientists know that it functions…
Better micro-actuators to transport materials in liquids
Researchers have developed improved forms of tiny magnetic actuators thanks to new materials and a…
Soy spells fewer hot flashes for certain women
Does soy in the diet help with hot flashes? It does, but only for women…
Viking fortress discovery: Archaeological dating results
In September 2014, archaeologists announced the discovery of a Viking fortress in a field belonging…
Physicists suggest new way to detect dark matter
For years physicists have been looking for the universe’s elusive dark matter, but so far…
Training can lead to synesthetic experiences: Does learning the ‘color of’ specific letters boost IQ?
A new study has shown for the first time how people can be trained to…