Blue on, yellow off: using different-colored light, researchers are able to switch signalling pathways in…
Month: April 2016
The Strait of Gibraltar proves no obstacle for eels
For the first time, it has been shown that eels from the Mediterranean Sea are…
Physicists discover flaws in superconductor theory
Physicists report finding major theoretical flaws in the generally accepted understanding of how a superconductor…
New models predicting where to find fossils
An international team of scientists have developed a way to help locate fossils of long-extinct…
AMOR, a love potion for plant fertilization
Scientists have succeeded in discovering AMOR, a sugar chain that increases the fertilization efficiency in…
What really happened on Easter Island?
Hundreds of iconic moai statues stand testament to the vibrant civilization that once inhabited Easter…
Simultaneous cocaine, alcohol use linked to suicide risk
A new study of hundreds of emergency department visits finds that the links between substance…
Curiosity leads us to seek out unpleasant, painful outcomes
Curiosity is a powerful motivator, leading us to make important discoveries and explore the unknown….
Bronchial carcinoma: Added benefit of crizotinib for first-line treatment not proven
In the only study of direct comparison, carboplatin in the control arm was not used…
Restoring ecosystems: How to learn from our mistakes
Ecologists have issued a warning of underdocumented results of ecological restorations. The researchers show that…