For female yellowthroats, there’s more than one way to spot a winning mate

One population of female common yellowthroats prefer males with larger black masks, but another group of…

Solar-powered system offers a route to inexpensive desalination

Researchers developed a desalination system that is more efficient and less expensive than previous methods. In…

Highly responsive immune cells seem to be beneficial for the brain

New findings support the view that hyperactive immune cells in the brain can have a protective…

Behind a good mutation: How a gene variant protects against Alzheimer’s

While the word ‘mutation’ may conjure up alarming notions, a mutation in brain immune cells serves…

Sustainable bioeconomy: Development of environmentally friendly bio-shampoos and plant protection agent technologies

With the early assessment of sustainable, newly developed chemicals and products it is possible to assess…

Secondary cratering on Earth: The Wyoming impact crater field

Several dozen small impact craters, 10–70-m in size, have been discovered in southeastern Wyoming. A team…

Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) Participation In Polaris Dawn

Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) Participation In Polaris Dawn Click here for…

A microbial compound in the gut leads to anxious behaviors in mice

A new study shows how a particular molecule, produced by gut bacteria, affects brain function and…

New method for stimulating signaling to improve metabolic health and possibly treat obesity

Following up on a 2018 study that identified an epigenetic modifier known as histone deacetylase 11…

How galaxies can exist without dark matter

Astrophysicists report how, when tiny galaxies collide with bigger ones, the bigger galaxies can strip the…