Scientists have revealed the brain activity in animals that helps them find food and other…
Month: March 2016
Deadly flatworm’s skin rejuvenation may explain its long-term survival in humans
A parasitic flatworm that infects hundreds of millions of people in the developing world is…
‘Burnt Hot Dog’ sea cucumbers raise red flags for threatened global fisheries
‘Burnt Hot Dog’ sea cucumbers take center stage in a new genetic study that digs…
Social media use associated with depression among US young adults
The more time young adults use social media, the more likely they are to be…
High-risk lung cancer patients may not need annual screenings
Most high-risk lung cancer patients might not need annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screenings if…
Biodiversity brings disease resistance, study suggests
A novel study of a Tibetan alpine meadow has shown a clear link between higher…
Archaeologists create 3D interactive digital reconstruction of King Richard III’s grave found under a car park
The archaeologists who discovered and helped to identify the mortal remains of King Richard III…
‘Adaptation energy’ in aminals: Mathematicians provide solution to 78 year old mystery
Researchers have developed a solution to a 78 year old mystery. In previous research, it…
Drought alters recovery of Rocky Mountain forests after fire
A changing climate is altering the ability of Rocky Mountain forests to recover from wildfire,…
Many species now going extinct may vanish without a fossil trace
Scientists struggle to compare the magnitude of Earth’s ongoing sixth mass-extinction event with the five…