A new study shows that lifestyle modification programs modeled on diabetes prevention programs (DPP) trials…
Month: July 2016
Cod and climate
In recent decades, the plight of Atlantic cod off the coast of New England has…
Gene therapy for metabolic liver diseases shows promise in pigs
With a shortage of donor organs, medical researchers are exploring therapeutic strategies for patients with…
Should the gray wolf keep its endangered species protection?
A decision by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to remove the gray wolf from…
Serendipitous observation may lead to more efficient solar cells and new gas sensors
While investigating perovskite crystals, scientists made an observation that could make perovskite solar cells more…
Dragon ants are coming: New ‘Game of Thrones’ species identified
The dragons from ‘Game of Thrones’ have come to life in insect form. New ant…
Frog reproduction in created ponds may be affected by disease and food availability
Food availability and disease in created habitats may affect the reproductive output of reintroduced frogs,…
Morphology suggests an endangered goby in southern California is a new species
An endangered fish along the coast of California — the tidewater goby — may actually…
The brain’s super-sensitivity to curbs
Humans rely on boundaries like walls and curbs for navigation, and researchers have pinpointed the…
Scientists simulated a nuclear explosion of an asteroid
Scientists are developing measures to protect the Earth from potentially dangerous celestial bodies. With the…