Compared with early birds, late risers are more likely to be cuckolded, a group of…
Month: June 2015
Paleo study shows how elevation may affect evolution
About 34 million years ago, global temperatures took a dive, causing a sudden wave of…
Intravenous nutrition source could reduce side effects of chemotherapy
A single dose of an FDA-approved intravenous nutrition source may be able to significantly reduce…
Cooking up cognition: Study suggests chimps have cognitive capacity for cooking
Many of the cognitive capacities that humans use for cooking — a preference for cooked…
Hippocampus: In search of memory storage
The hippocampus plays a crucial role in memory formation. However, it is not yet fully…
Fast charging electric bus does overtime
Electric buses are an eco-friendly alternative to diesel. Researchers have developed a concept to swiftly…
Varroa destructor mite mimics two types of bee
The parasitic bee mite Varroa destructor, which can mimic the chemical composition of its host’s…
A first in tree research: European trees planted in China to identify potentially invasive species in our forests
The expansion of international trade, rapid transport, increasing sales of decorative plants and agricultural goods,…
Cytoskeletons shaking hands: Defects in cytoskeletal structures lead to various diseases
Animal cells harbor three types of cytoskeletal elements: actin filaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules. Despite…
New beetle emerges from Gran Canaria’s subsoil
Thanks to research carried out since 2003 on the subsoil of Gran Canaria (Spain), two…