Scientists have made a rare find: a new species of beetle from Antarctica.
Month: November 2016
When judging other people, first impressions last
A well-known saying urges people to “not judge a book by its cover.” But people…
Study zeros in on gene that limits desire to drink alcohol
In the largest study of its kind, scientists say that they have identified a gene…
Taste bud maintenance in mice requires Hedgehog signaling
Disruptions in the Hedgehog signaling pathway can interfere with taste bud maintenance in mice, potentially…
Young toddlers can tell when others hold false beliefs
Under the right conditions, 2 1/2-year-old children can answer questions about people acting on false…
Smart patch releases blood thinners as needed
A smart patch has been designed to monitor a patient’s blood and release blood-thinning drugs…
Survey of New York City soil uncovers medicine-making microbes
Microbes have long been an invaluable source of new drugs. And to find more, we…
Bullying rates remain higher for children with disabilities, even as they mature
More than 22 percent of children ages 12-18 say they have been bullied in school…
It takes less than a second to tell humans from androids
It can be hard to tell the difference between humans and androids in such sci-fi…
Cracking the code of a deadly virus
Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) is an unforgiving killer of horses, donkeys and zebras, resulting…