New research shows that males with higher ‘reproductive potential’ are better distance runners. This may…
Month: April 2015
Bacteria inhibit bat-killing fungus, could combat white-nose syndrome
Bacteria found naturally on some bats may prove useful in controlling the deadly fungal disease…
Allergy drug inhibits hepatitis C in mice
An over-the-counter drug indicated to treat allergy symptoms limited hepatitis C virus activity in infected…
Worms, germs lead to better immune function
Researches hypothesize that enhancing biodiversity in laboratory rats, including treating the rats with worms, would…
Butterflies deceive ants using chemical strategies
Oakblue butterflies may use a variety of chemical strategies to deceive ants and avoid their…
Chinese giant salamander strikes prey in front, approaching from the side
A model of the world’s largest living amphibian’s bite, the Chinese giant salamander, reveals that…
Game played in sync increases children’s perceived similarity, closeness
Children who played a simple computer game together in sync felt a greater sense of…
California’s solar incentive program has had only modest impact on adoption rates
According to a new analysis, California’s aggressive incentive program for installing rooftop solar-electric systems has…
Biologists identify brain tumor weakness
A new discovery could offer more effective drugs to combat brain tumors, scientists report. The…
Don’t make me into a farmer: Northern Europeans to Neolithic interlopers
Northern Europeans in the Neolithic period initially rejected the practice of farming, which was otherwise…