A rare microbe that was once thought to be insignificant has turned out to be…
Month: November 2016
Road salt can change sex ratios in frog populations
Naturally occurring chemicals found in road salts commonly used to de-ice paved surfaces can alter…
Deep sea coral in North Atlantic faces threat from climate change
North Atlantic coral populations — key to supporting a variety of sea life — are…
Single photon converter: key component of quantum internet
A team of physicists has constructed and tested a compact, efficient converter capable of modifying…
New ‘electron gun’ could help enable X-ray movies
A low-power tabletop source of ultrashort electron beams could replace car-size laboratory devices, report scientists.
New dominant ant species discovered in Ethiopia shows potential for global invasion
A team of scientists conducting a recent biodiversity survey in the ancient church forests of…
Cancer cells ‘talk’ to their environment, and it talks back
A new method for measuring the mechanical force cells exert on their surroundings has now…
Palliative care improves quality of life, lessens symptoms
People living with serious illness who receive palliative care have better quality of life. The…
Protein, salt drive post-meal sleepiness
Sleepiness after a large meal is something we all experience, and new research with fruit…
Scientists explore environmental advantages of horticultural bioplastics
Bioplastic may offer gardeners a more sustainable alternative to petroleum-based pots and flats, according research….