A new study reports that an outbreak of Bordetella parapertussis occurred in 2014 in Southeastern…
Month: September 2015
Pairs of supermassive black holes in galaxies may be rarer than previously thought
Astronomers analyzing new images of ‘X-shaped galaxies’ conclude that their peculiar shape is less-commonly caused…
New lineage of prehistoric, plankton-eating sharks discovered
A new lineage of extinct plankton-feeding sharks, Pseudomegachasma, has been discovered by an international team…
Microalgae increases the survival of juvenile queen conch
In the Mexican Caribbean, inhabit several species of snails. Historically the most abundant was Strombus…
Mind your manners, robot: How social cues influence human-robot interaction
New research examines the importance of social cues when evaluating the role of trust in…
Species extinction can doom parasites important for ecosystem health
The effects of an animal population’s extinction may echo beyond the original species, new research…
Study: It’s not cheating unless a species gets hurt
A review of dozens of key ecological studies has found very little evidence to support…
Researchers use neuroimaging to measure early cognitive improvement after mild TBI
A neuroimaging study details working memory deficits and cognitive recovery during initial week after concussion….
How a frog’s molecules ‘leaped,’ and ‘crawled,’ to evolve violet vision
The African clawed frog’s process for adaptive color vision is full of mysterious twists and…
Mice exposed to environmental chemicals may show decreased physical activity in offspring
Endocrine disruptors interfere with endocrine or hormone systems and can cause tumors, birth defects and…