On its 50th anniversary, the landmark theory of island biogeography—the study of the distribution of species…
Month: August 2017
Scientists recover nova first spotted 600 years ago by Korean astrologers
On a cold March night in Seoul almost 600 years ago, Korean astrologers spotted a bright…
Scientists uncover factors that shape sea life
On its 50th anniversary, the landmark theory of island biogeography—the study of the distribution of species…
Acting like a muscle, nano-sized device lifts 165 times its own weight
Imagine repeatedly lifting 165 times your weight without breaking a sweat—a feat normally reserved for heroes…
Acting like a muscle, nano-sized device lifts 165 times its own weight
Imagine repeatedly lifting 165 times your weight without breaking a sweat—a feat normally reserved for heroes…
Volcanic eruptions drove ancient global warming event
A natural global warming event that took place 56 million years ago was triggered almost entirely…
Motorized molecules drill through cells, destroy diseased cells
Motorized molecules driven by light have been used to drill holes in the membranes of individual…
Alexa and Cortana to join forces
Amazon's Alexa and Microsoft's Cortana will start talking to each other in a first of its…
Robotic system monitors specific neurons
Engineers have devised a way to automate the process of patch-clamping, using a computer algorithm that…
Fungal spore ‘death clouds’ key in gypsy moth fight
A fungus known to decimate populations of gypsy moths creates 'death clouds' of spores that can…