Researchers using high-speed video say a species of hummingbird “chirps” by using its tail feathers,…
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Deep stimulation ‘boosts memory’
Electrical stimulation of areas deep within the brain could lead to improved memory, research suggests.
Chameleon colour not to blend in
Chameleons evolved the ability to flash bright colours to show off, not to blend in,…
Space weather science rues cuts
Science that safeguards satellites and aircraft against solar outbursts could be wiped out in the…
Sea lions massacred in Galapagos
Ecuador investigates the slaughter of 53 sea lions found in the Galapagos islands with their…
Engineers Use Blood’s Hydrodynamics To Manipulate Stem, Cancer Cells
A tiny, implantable device has pulled adult stem cells out of a living rat with…
Mammalian Protein Plays Unexpected Role In Cell Division, And Perhaps Cancer
The French Nobel laureate Jacques Monod famously said, “What’s true for E.coli is true for…
Scientists To Study High-risk Plant Pathogen Using Small, Unmanned Aircraft
A plant pathologist known for his investigation of microbial life in the lower atmosphere is…
Don’t Worry, Be Moderately Happy, Research Suggests
Could the pursuit of happiness go too far? Most self-help books on the subject offer…
Earth’s Getting ‘Soft’ In The Middle, Geologists Note
A new study suggests that material in part of the lower mantle has unusual electronic…