Every day, some scientists are faced with a tough decision to make… Should they grind…
Month: July 2015
Huge new survey to shine light on dark matter
The first results have been released from a major new dark matter survey of the…
Why organizations fight data breaches differently
In the wake of recent high-profile security breaches at retail stores such as Target and…
New atlas of the brain opens up alternative means for studying brain disorders
A new study has shed some light on the brain’s organization and functions.
Genomics can match plant variety to climate stresses
A new study on the genomic signatures of adaptation in crop plants can help predict…
Deceptive flowers: How flowers use scent, nectar to manipulate pollinators, herbivores
When plants advertise for pollinators they frequently also attract herbivores. Scientists have demonstrated in field…
Prenatal cocaine exposure linked to adolescents engaging in sex by age 15
Since 1994, researchers have studied mothers — some who used cocaine while pregnant and others…
Researchers propose better way to invest in Sustainable Development Goals
What information is needed to make better development decisions? Which set of interventions will maximize…
Ghostly shells of galaxy ESO 381-12 imaged
The ghostly shells of galaxy ESO 381-12 are captured in a new image, set against…
Global trends show seabird populations dropped 70 percent since 1950s
The world’s monitored seabird populations have dropped 70 percent since the 1950s, a stark indication…