The evolution of a new species can occur rapidly enough for them to observe the…
Month: November 2016
Ants communicate by mouth-to-mouth fluid exchange
Liquids shared mouth-to-mouth by social insects contain proteins and small molecules that can influence the…
China’s ‘missing girls’ theory likely far overblown, study shows
It’s common for media and academics to cite the statistic that China’s one-child policy has…
Ancient rocks hold evidence for life before oxygen
Somewhere between Earth’s creation and where we are today, scientists have demonstrated that some early…
Crunching the numbers: Researchers use math in search for diabetes cure
New research by a mathematics professor has successfully reactivated oscillations in insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells…
Bioenergy grass can withstand freezing temperatures
Prairie cordgrass, a native perennial grass used for biomass energy, is tolerant to salt, flooding,…
New design of neutron spectrometer being tested for manned spaceflight
The Fast Neutron Spectrometer (FNS) is now aboard the International Space Station. Neutrons contribute to…
Ultrafast imaging reveals existence of ‘polarons’
Scientists have found definitive evidence that the movement of electrons has a direct effect on…
Young children’s spatial talk predicts their spatial abilities
Preschool age kids often skip location words and lean on other relevant information to describe…
Glowing crystals can detect, cleanse contaminated drinking water
Motivated by public hazards associated with contaminated sources of drinking water, a team of scientists…