There is great scope to enhance the role of EU forests and the forest sector…
Month: October 2015
Maternal influences: Contribution of mare genetics to gestation length and foal sex
In horse breeding, stallions are usually used to establish a breeding line. In some cases,…
Scent is the route to the very best fruit
Monkeys and other primates have a better sense of smell than is often claimed. Researchers…
Excessive alcohol use continues to be drain on American economy
Excessive alcohol use continues to be a drain on the American economy, according to a…
Study quantifies threat of rising antibiotic resistance on surgery, chemotherapy
Researchers report the strongest evidence yet that rising antibiotic resistance could have disastrous consequences for…
High cholesterol linked to heightened risk of tendon abnormalities and pain
High levels of total cholesterol are linked to a heightened risk of tendon abnormalities and…
2015 Antarctic maximum sea ice extent breaks streak of record highs
The sea ice cover of the Southern Ocean reached its yearly maximum extent on Oct….
Scientists produce clearest-ever images of enzyme that plays key roles in aging, cancer
The telomerase enzyme is known to play a significant role in aging and most cancers….
Affordable camera reveals hidden details invisible to the naked eye
Peering into a grocery store bin, it’s hard to tell if a peach or tomato…
Artificial whisker reveals source of harbor seal’s uncanny prey-sensing ability
Engineers have fabricated and tested a large-scale model of a harbor seal’s whisker, and identified…