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Study: Natural Selection Still at Work in Humans2018-04-19 11:52:42
An international team of scientists from Australia, the Netherlands, Estonia and the United States has detected significant signatures of natural sele -
Diamond-Bearing ‘Almahata Sitta’ Meteorites Came from Long-Lost Protoplanet2018-04-19 09:37:40
The Almahata Sitta meteorites — diamond-bearing space rock fragments that rained down on the Nubian Desert in Sudan in 2008 — are remnants -
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite Heads for Final Science Orbit after Successful Launch2018-04-19 07:11:24
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was delivered to space Wednesday, April 18, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that lifted -
Scientists Identify 124 New Genes that Determine Hair Color2018-04-18 15:05:18
Researchers have discovered 124 genes that play a major role in determining human hair color variation. The findings were published online this week i -
Researchers Create Plastic-Degrading Enzyme2018-04-18 12:27:31
An international team of researchers from the United States, UK and Brazil has engineered an enzyme which can digest polyethylene terephthalate (PET), -
Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise Confirmed as New Species2018-04-18 11:14:23
One of New Guinea’s dancing birds-of-paradise — the Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise (Lophorina niedda) — was finally confirmed to b -
Physicists Create Bose-Einstein Condensate of ‘Surface Plasmon Polaritons’2018-04-18 08:04:57
A team of physicists at Aalto University in Finland has successfully created a Bose-Einstein condensate of light coupled with metal (gold) electrons, -
Symbiotic Lactobacillus Bacteria May Help Wild Bees Nourish Their Offspring2018-04-18 05:12:49
A team of scientists from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) has identified three new species of bacteria — Lactobacillus micheneri, -
Silurian Hypothesis: Were There Industrial Civilizations on Earth before Humans?2018-04-17 12:13:45
How do we really know there weren’t previous civilizations on our planet that rose and fell long before humans appeared? That’s the questi -
Inhibiting Specific Protein Might Prevent Heart Failure2018-04-17 10:21:04
A team of researchers at the Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute used an experimental targeted molecular therapy to block a matrix-forming pro -
Mid-Carnian Mass Extinction Paved Way for Dinosaur Expansion2018-04-17 09:15:30
Paleontologists believe that all non-avian dinosaurs were wiped out when a giant asteroid or comet collided with Earth some 65 million years ago, resu -
Painkillers in Pregnancy May Harm Baby’s Future Fertility: Study2018-04-17 06:41:19
According to a new study, published in the April edition of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, taking painkillers such as paracetamol (ace
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Why Apollo Flew in a Figure 82018-04-21 14:35:14
If you’ve ever looked at a schematic for an Apollo flight like the one on the left, you’ll notice right away that it traces out a figure 8
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Your Weekly Attenborough: Sirdavidia solannona2018-04-20 17:35:40
Gabon's hottest nightclub is Sirdavidia solannona. Located on the side of a mountain in this coastal African country, the genus of flowering pl -
Researchers Find New Species of 'Exploding Ants'2018-04-20 17:34:38
Ants, social insects that live in structured communities and work around the clock to keep the colony running, really take one for the team. Elderly a -
Look Out! New Eruption Might be Starting in Hawai'i2018-04-20 14:30:30
Kilauea! What's not to love? The Hawaiian volcano has been constantly erupting over over 37 years and has not one but two active lava lakes. Lav -
Hans Asperger and the Nazis2018-04-20 10:04:33
Big news this week as Hans Asperger, autism pioneer and namesake of Asperger's syndrome, is accused of having collaborated in the murder of children -
Flashback Friday: Yes, Cats Do Have Facial Expressions2018-04-20 07:00:56
If you’re a cat owner, then you probably have a pretty good sense of whether your cat is happy, angry, or frustrated. But do cats, like humans, -
Fruit Flies Sure Enjoy Ejaculating2018-04-19 17:14:35
Throughout history we’ve blushed and called it la petite mort, the sting of pleasure, the balsamic injection, the flood of bliss—the list -
This Organ Helps Sea Nomads Dive Deeper for Longer2018-04-19 17:05:21
When we think of the organs that help humans stay alive under the water, the heart and lungs top the list. But there's another organ that deserves re -
Competition Meets Collaboration: The City Nature Challenge2018-04-19 14:28:47
When you hear the word “nature,” you’re likely to think of your last camping trip to a state park, or of grandiose landscapes with f -
How to Bend A Diamond2018-04-19 14:00:53
Diamond is the hardest natural material, but now scientists have shown that it can bend and stretch, much like rubber, and even elastically snap back -
Hole-y Cow! Earliest Evidence of Cranial Surgery On Animals2018-04-19 09:00:41
The average cow needs cranial surgery like it needs a hole in the head, but for one ancient bovine, it appears that's exactly what the doctor or -
A shark-shaped, climate-shifting blob of warm water — as wide as the Pacific Ocean — is rising from the depths2018-04-19 01:40:18
The 'shark' will soon gobble up La Niña's cool surface waters. What might this mean for the climate later this year? It's not every
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E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce Expands to 16 States2018-04-20 17:55:10
At least 53 people have been infected so far, and more than half have been hospitalized. -
Global Health: Ethicists Call for More Scrutiny of ‘Human-Challenge’ Trials2018-04-20 16:25:51
A vaccine study in which subjects are to be deliberately infected with Zika is on pause after ethicists said it had “insufficient value.” -
Trilobites: What a Scientist Learned From Studying the ‘Synchronized Swimming of Sea Monkeys’2018-04-20 15:57:46
Tiny crustaceans complete a massive daily vertical migration in the world’s oceans. New research suggests their commute may play an important ro -
Ask Well: Can You Miss the Signs of Heart Disease or a Heart Attack?2018-04-20 06:01:03
It’s not always easy to tell if you have heart disease or have had a heart attack. -
Nonfiction: A Brand-New Version of Our Origin Story2018-04-20 05:00:13
The Harvard geneticist David Reich details his groundbreaking research into ancient DNA in “Who We Are and How We Got Here.” -
Frenchman Is First in World to Get 2 Full Face Transplants2018-04-20 00:00:39
Jérôme Hamon, a bookseller who has a genetic disease, underwent a second transplant after his body rejected the first because he had take -
Trump’s NASA Nominee, Jim Bridenstine, Confirmed by Senate on Party-Line Vote2018-04-19 22:16:21
The Oklahoma congressman’s nomination languished for more than seven months as senators raised objections to his record, and now additional conc -
F.D.A. Panel Recommends Approval of Cannabis-Based Drug for Epilepsy2018-04-19 19:32:07
Epidiolex was developed to treat two rare and devastating forms of the disease. It contains a chemical compound found in marijuana but not the one tha -
As Opioid Prescriptions Fall, Prescriptions for Drugs to Treat Addiction Rise2018-04-19 17:32:08
New data suggests progress in efforts to curb the epidemic but raises questions about whether tightened prescribing may be leading some people to hero -
Hans Asperger Aided Nazi Child Euthanasia, Study Says2018-04-19 14:47:33
The autism researcher collaborated with the Third Reich and actively assisted in the killing of disabled children, a new report says. -
Design Review: At This Museum Show, You’re Encouraged to Follow Your Nose2018-04-19 13:30:04
“The Senses: Design Beyond Vision” at the Cooper Hewitt asks visitors to consider sound, taste and smell. -
Matter: Bodies Remodeled for a Life at Sea2018-04-19 12:02:04
The Bajau, who spend most of their time on the ocean, are among the best divers in the world. Evolution is remaking them, a new study finds.
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Heat waves are roasting reefs, but some corals may be resilient2018-04-20 11:07:02
The latest research on coral reefs clarifies the devastation of heat waves and looks at how coral might be able to adapt to warming waters. -
Celebrity names now mark places on Pluto’s moon Charon2018-04-20 07:00:01
Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, now has 12 new names for its topological features. -
Larger spleens may help ‘sea nomads’ stay underwater longer2018-04-19 15:04:00
The Bajau people of Southeast Asia have a gene variant associated with larger spleens, boosting their oxygen while breath-hold diving, researchers say -
Rising CO2 levels might not be as good for plants as we thought2018-04-19 14:00:02
A 20-year experiment spots a reversal in the way two kinds of plants take up extra carbon from the atmosphere. -
Male fruit flies enjoy ejaculation2018-04-19 12:00:02
Red light exposure made some genetically engineered fruit flies ejaculate, spurring a surge of a brain reward compound — and less desire for boo -
A hole in an ancient cow’s skull could have been surgery practice2018-04-19 09:00:02
Before performing skull operations on people, ancient surgeons may have rehearsed on cows. -
This plastic-gobbling enzyme just got an upgrade2018-04-19 07:00:02
Scientists tweaked a bacterial enzyme and made it more efficient in breaking down plastics found in polyester and plastic bottles. -
NASA’s TESS spacecraft launches to begin its exoplanet search2018-04-18 19:36:28
After reaching its orbit in about two months, the telescope will start scanning nearby stars telltale dips in light that signal a passing planet. -
How ravens caused a LIGO data glitch2018-04-18 15:00:01
Ravens pecking at frosty pipes caused a glitch in gravitational wave data. -
This meteorite’s diamonds hint that it was born in a lost planet2018-04-18 14:30:02
Bits of metal nestled inside diamonds suggest the space rock could have formed in a Mars-sized protoplanet in the early solar system. -
Why touch can be such a creepy sensation in VR2018-04-18 14:00:02
Touch sensation in VR can go from immersive to unnerving as the feeling gets more realistic, if you can’t see the source. -
Masses of shrimp and krill may play a huge role in mixing oceans2018-04-18 13:20:53
Hoards of migrating shrimp and krill can cause large-scale turbulence in the ocean, a new study suggests.
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Blood biomarkers may allow easier detection, confirmation of concussions2018-04-20 17:06:02
Researchers have found that specific small molecules in blood plasma may be useful in determining whether someone has sustained a mild traumatic brain -
When there's an audience, people's performance improves2018-04-20 12:29:13
Often people think performing in front of others will make them mess up, but a new study found the opposite: being watched makes people do better. -
Remote-control shoots laser at nano-gold to turn on cancer-killing immune cells2018-04-20 12:29:07
Cancer immune cell therapy has made headlines with astounding successes like saving former US President Jimmy Carter from brain cancer. But immunother -
Rare earth magnet recycling is a grind -- this new process takes a simpler approach2018-04-20 12:29:04
A new recycling process turns discarded hard disk drive magnets into new magnet material in a few steps, and tackles both the economic and environment -
Treatment of cancer could become possible with adenovirus2018-04-20 12:28:59
Researchers have shown that adenovirus binds to a specific type of carbohydrate that is overexpressed on certain types of cancer cells. The discovery -
Soil metals linked with cancer mortality2018-04-20 12:28:57
Epidemiologists and geologists have found associations between esophageal cancer and soils where lead is abundant, lung cancer and terrains with incre -
Structured light and nanomaterials open new ways to tailor light at the nanoscale2018-04-20 12:28:54
New research has shown that carefully structured light and matching arrangements of metal nanostructures can be combined to alter the properties of th -
New DNA screening reveals whose blood the vampire bat is drinking2018-04-20 12:28:51
The vampire bat prefers to feed on domestic animals such as cows and pigs. When it does so, there is a risk of transmission of pathogens. Now, a new s -
Biomarkers for irritable bowel syndrome2018-04-20 12:28:49
Little is still known about the exact causes of irritable bowel syndrome. An international team has provided initial clues about the organic triggers -
Lupus treatment generates positive results in Phase III clinical trial2018-04-20 12:28:47
New research indicates that belimumab, a monoclonal antibody therapy that targets a component of the immune system, provides considerable benefits to -
Medical chemists discover peptic ulcer treatment metallodrug effective in 'taming' superbugs2018-04-20 12:28:44
A novel solution to antimicrobial resistance -- medical chemists discover peptic ulcer treatment metallodrug effective in 'taming' superbugs. -
Trees are not as 'sound asleep' as you may think2018-04-20 12:28:41
High-precision three-dimensional surveying of 21 different species of trees has revealed a yet unknown cycle of subtle canopy movement during the nigh
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SpaceX Rocket Blasts Off Carrying NASA's New Planet-Hunting Telescope2018-04-19 02:13:39
The telescope is designed to detect worlds beyond our solar system that might be capable of harboring life. -
The Great Barrier Reef Has Been Forever Changed By Global Warming, Scientists Warn2018-04-18 20:59:49
Rising temperatures in 2016 caused a catastrophic die-off of almost 30 percent of the iconic reef. -
Couple Gets Married At Hospital So Their Baby Could Be There Too2018-04-18 19:21:56
“The original plan was that she was going to be at the wedding anyway. We didn’t let the fact that she was born premature stop that from h -
What The Southwest Flight Can Teach Us About Oxygen Masks2018-04-18 18:45:52
A former flight attendant called out passengers for wearing their masks incorrectly. -
This Is What Happens When You Get Too Much Filler In Your Face2018-04-18 05:45:31
Plumped lips and a youthful face might look beautiful now, but they only last for so long. -
Nearly 1,400 Sharks Spotted In Mysterious Gathering Off East Coast2018-04-14 23:19:29
A series of aerial photographs found the largest congregation of basking sharks ever reported. -
NASA Rocketed Human Sperm Into Space2018-04-14 22:42:10
International Space Station scientists will determine how well the sperm perform in zero gravity. -
Alcohol Companies Are Funding Research To Convince You Drinking Is Healthy2018-04-14 08:01:42
We don't trust nutrition studies funded by soda companies. Why would we trust alcohol studies funded by the booze industry? -
FYI, You Can Watch Astronauts Read Popular Kids Books From Space2018-04-13 15:41:56
Story time has never looked so cool. -
Ocean's Vital Gulf Stream System Weakest In 1,600 Years, Scientists Find2018-04-13 08:22:49
This is really bad news: Climate change is partly to blame, research shows, and the slowdown is making the effects of climate change worse. -
White House Abruptly Orders EPA To Loosen Clean Air Rules In Polluter Giveaway2018-04-12 18:58:19
The executive order puts poor communities and people of color particularly at risk. -
Senate Confirms Controversial Former Coal Lobbyist As Next-In-Line To Lead EPA2018-04-12 16:30:59
Andrew Wheeler would automatically take over the EPA if embattled Administrator Scott Pruitt leaves.
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When there's an audience, people's performance improves2018-04-20 00:00:00
Often people think performing in front of others will make them mess up, but a new study found the opposite: being watched makes people do better. -
New DNA screening reveals whose blood the vampire bat is drinking2018-04-20 00:00:00
The vampire bat prefers to feed on domestic animals such as cows and pigs. When it does so, there is a risk of transmission of pathogens. Now, a new s -
Wood formation model to fuel progress in bioenergy, paper, new applications2018-04-20 00:00:00
Need stronger timber, better biofuels or new sources of green chemicals? A systems biology model developed over decades of research led by NC State Un -
A study links soil metals with cancer mortality2018-04-20 00:00:00
Spanish epidemiologists and geologists have found associations between esophageal cancer and soils where lead is abundant, lung cancer and terrains wi -
Selection of a pyrethroid metabolic enzyme CYP9K1 by malaria control activities2018-04-20 00:00:00
Researchers from LSTM, with partners from a number of international institutions, have shown the rapid selection of a novel P450 enzyme leading to ins -
In many countries, bone health may be at risk due to low calcium intake2018-04-20 00:00:00
At a special symposium held today at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases in Krakow, Poland, experts discus -
Study recommends strong role for national labs in 'second laser revolution'2018-04-20 00:00:00
A new study calls for the US to step up its laser R&D efforts to better compete with major overseas efforts to build large, high-power laser syste -
HKU medical chemists discover peptic ulcer treatment metallodrug effective in 'taming' superbugs2018-04-20 00:00:00
A novel solution to antimicrobial resistance -- HKU medical chemists discover peptic ulcer treatment metallodrug effective in 'taming' superbugs. -
Graphene sets a new record on squeezing light to one atom2018-04-20 00:00:00
Graphene Flagship researchers reach the ultimate level of light confinement -- the space of one atom. This will pave the way to ultra-small optical sw -
Lupus treatment generates positive results in Phase III clinical trial2018-04-20 00:00:00
New research indicates that belimumab, a monoclonal antibody therapy that targets a component of the immune system, provides considerable benefits to -
Research debunks 'myth' that strenuous exercise suppresses the immune system2018-04-20 00:00:00
New research suggests that rather than dampen immunity, endurance sports, like this weekend's London Marathon, can actually boost the body's ability -
Russian scientists learned to perform a diagnosis by analyzing saliva2018-04-20 00:00:00
Researchers of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) within the framework of the Project 5-100 developed a unique method of i
