Corries high in the Scottish mountains are to be monitored to better understand global warming.
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Arctic sea ice melt ‘even faster’
After a cold winter, Arctic sea ice has melted quickly, suggesting that summers could be…
Adoptees use DNA to find surname
Male adoptees are using DNA tests to predict the surnames carried by their biological fathers,…
Bush calls for offshore drilling
President Bush asks the US Congress to end a ban on offshore oil drilling, as…
Black Holes Have Simple Feeding Habits
The biggest black holes may feed just like the smallest ones, according to data from…
Olfactory Bulb Size May Change As Sense Of Smell Changes
The olfactory bulb in the brain appears to change in size in a way that…
Key Mechanism Of DDT Resistance Found In Malarial Mosquitoes
Researchers have identified a key detoxifying protein in Anopheles mosquitoes that metabolizes DDT, a synthetic…
Gene Variation May Be Why Some Don’t Respond To Cholesterol-lowering Drugs
A variation in the way a gene is processed may explain varied individual responses to…
New Soft Safety Helmet Lining Turns Into Rock Hard Shock Absorber When Hit
If something hits you on the head while you are wearing this safety helmet, its…
Male Homosexuality Can Be Explained Through A Specific Model Of Darwinian Evolution, Study Shows
An Italian research team found that the evolutionary origin and maintenance of male homosexuality in…