New biological information gleaned from the red vizcacha rat, a native species of Argentina, demonstrates…
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Shortcut method in drug development
A new, small-scale method may become a smart shortcut for determining the ‘bioavailability’ of a…
The one trillion ton iceberg: Larsen C Ice Shelf rift finally breaks through
A one trillion tonne iceberg — one of the biggest ever recorded — has calved…
Evolution of a bacterial enzyme in green algae
A new jigsaw piece in the evolution of green algae has been identified by researchers…
Babies born big more likely to become obese as children, study finds
Infants born with a high birthweight are more likely to become obese as children, a…
Mulling over the aromas of wine
A fine wine has an ideal balance of ingredients. Too much or too little of…
The wave nature of light in super-slow motion
Physicists have accomplished a quantum leap in light research. They have managed to capture the…
Creating music by thought alone
Neurologists have created a hands-free, thought-controlled musical instrument. They hope that this new instrument will…
Data analysis in the kitchen
Researchers suggest a new, data-driven hypothesis that may increase our understanding of which flavors work…
Hormone replacement therapies help breast cancer grow, spread
Women who take hormone replacement therapies have a higher incidence of breast cancer, research shows….