Ocean acidification may make it difficult for Alaskan coastal waters to support shellfish hatcheries by…
Month: July 2015
Newly discovered 48-million-year-old lizard walked on water in Wyoming
A newly discovered, 48-million-year-old fossil, known as a ‘Jesus lizard’ for its ability to walk…
Dagger-like canines of saber-toothed cats took years to grow
The fearsome teeth of the saber-toothed cat Smilodon fatalis fully emerged at a later age…
Implantable ‘artificial pancreas’ could help diabetes patients control their blood sugar
Living with Type 1 diabetes requires constant monitoring of blood sugar levels and injecting insulin…
Successful heart transplant after using experimental artificial heart
A 44-year-old woman has received a successful heart transplant, thanks to an experimental Total Artificial…
Poison ivy affects some people more than others
Three-quarters of the population will get an itchy red rash if exposed to the urushiol…
What makes fireflies glow?
As fireflies are delighting children across the country with their nighttime displays, scientists are closing…
Initial weight loss could predict long-term success
New research using data from the reputable Look AHEAD study suggests doctors may want to…
Hydroelectric dams drastically reduce tropical forest biodiversity
Widely hailed as ‘green’ sources of renewable energy, hydroelectric dams have been built worldwide at…
New epigenetic mechanism revealed in brain cells
For decades, researchers in the genetics field have theorized that the protein spools around which…