Many species of owl are able to hunt in effective silence by suppressing their noise…
Month: November 2016
Solar smart window could offer privacy, light control on demand
Smart windows get darker to filter out the sun’s rays on bright days, and turn…
Salty snow could affect air pollution in the Arctic
In pictures, the Arctic appears pristine and timeless with its barren lands and icy landscape….
Improving cryopreservation for a longer-lasting blood supply
Freezing and reanimating your body is still science fiction, but cryopreserving cells and certain tissues…
Teen stalking victims: Analysis of consequences reveals disturbing trends
14% of teenage girls and 13% of boys report being a victim of stalking, and…
Climate change may prevent volcanoes from cooling the planet
New research shows that climate change may impede the cooling effect of volcanic eruptions. Previous…
Great valley found on Mercury
Scientists have discovered a new large valley on Mercury that may be the first evidence…
Deepwater Horizon oil shows up in sparrows
Scientists have identified the first evidence of Deepwater Horizon oil in a land animal –…
Atlas of the developing mouse heart created
Exactly how heart cells follow their genetic programming to create an intricate, life-sustaining pump remains…
A hawk’s-eye view of raptor hunting
The neural processes underlying visual hunting behavior in hawks are similar to those in humans,…