Data from southeast Asia — where artemisinin-resistant malaria strains were first detected — broadly support…
Month: April 2015
Convergent evolution: Diverse sea creatures evolved to reach same swimming solution
Moving one’s body rapidly through water is a key to existence for many species. The…
Diversity of habitat needed around spotted owl reserves, study shows
A new study shows that many bird species, including several of high conservation concern, aren’t…
First proton collisions at world’s largest science experiment should start in early June
First collisions of protons at the world’s largest science experiment should start the first or…
Bigger bang for your buck: Restoring fish habitat by removing barriers
A powerful new model has been developed by a multidisciplinary team, described as a tool…
Two new creeping water bug species found in Belize, Peru
Two new saucer bugs (also called the creeping water bugs) have been found in streams…
Engineering a better future for the Mississippi Delta: Storm surge risks
River deltas, low-lying landforms that host critical and diverse ecosystems as well as high concentrations…
Polygamy increases risk of heart disease by more than 4-fold
Polygamy increases the risk of heart disease by more than 4-fold, reveals new research. The…
Landslides, mudslides likely to remain a significant threat in Nepal for months
The threat of landslides and mudslides remains high across much of Nepal’s high country, and…
Brain differences seen in children with dyslexia, dysgraphia
Structural brain differences between children with dyslexia and dysgraphia and children who are typical language…