In many cases it is the color of the prey that helps predatory birds to detect,…
Month: August 2018
Male and female tennis players decline at same rate
The physical abilities of male and female tennis stars decline at the same rate as they…
The fate of plastic in the oceans
The concentrations of microplastics in the surface layer of the oceans are lower than expected. Researchers…
Cold climates contributed to the extinction of the Neanderthals
Climate change may have played a more important role in the extinction of Neanderthals than previously…
Restless legs syndrome brain stimulation study supports motor cortex ‘excitability’ as a cause
Researchers report new insights into brain centers involved in restless legs syndrome and disturbed sleep.
Children suffering from tics can be helped by both group and individual therapy
Nonvoluntary stressful movements or sounds are everyday reality for children and adolescents with Tourette syndrome, but…
On the horizon: An acne vaccine
A new study reports important steps that have been taken towards the development of an acne…
Tight-knit teammates may conform to each other’s behavior
In a study with NCAA athletes, researchers found that the more closely a player identified as…
Celebrity culture likely contributed to destigmatizing out-of-wedlock childbirth
In 1992, former Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the sitcom character Murphy Brown's decision to have…
Air pollution can put a dent in solar power
Air pollution, especially in urban areas, can significantly reduce the power output from solar panels, and…