For more than a decade, the scientific community has postulated that methane could be spontaneously…
Month: June 2015
Exoplanets: Atmospheric signs of volcanic activity could aid search for life
Planets with volcanic activity are considered better candidates for life than worlds without such heated…
Evolution is unpredictable and irreversible, biologists show
A study by biologists now provides evidence that, at the molecular level, evolution is both…
Chimpanzees may know when they are right and move to prove it
Chimpanzees are capable of metacognition, or thinking about one’s own thinking, and can adjust their…
Researchers analyze the structure of bird feathers to create hues without dye
Work from a research team is seeking to produce synthetic particles that mimic the tiny…
New study sheds light on life satisfaction, mortality risk in older adults
Greater life satisfaction in adults older than 50 years of age is related to a…
Crows count on ‘number neurons’
Neurobiologists have discovered cells in the crow brain that respond to a specific number of…
Boosting gut bacteria defense system may lead to better treatments for bloodstream infections
An upset in the body’s natural balance of gut bacteria that may lead to life-threatening…
Researchers identify new genetic cause of arrhythmia and develop therapy
A rare and deadly form of inherited arrhythmia has been identified by researchers, who have…
Yin and yang: Immune signaling protein has opposing roles in breast cancer development
Inhibiting the immune receptor protein TLR4 may not be a wise treatment strategy in all…