Pluto was discovered in 1930 by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. For decades, not much detail was known…
The Blinky Bill effect: When gum trees are cut down, where do the koalas go?
In the past two decades there has been an unprecedented increase in the area of blue…
Training for Title IX investigators lacks tested, effective techniques
Interviews are the central component of any Title IX investigation, but new research finds the techniques…
New venture team success requires collective ownership — with boundaries, study says
A sense of collective ownership is crucial to a startup team’s success. The energy and enthusiasm…
3D-printed device finds 'needle in a haystack' cancer cells by removing the hay
Finding a handful of cancer cells hiding among billions of blood cells in a patient sample…
Attacking metastatic breast cancer with sound
Drugs can be safely delivered to cancerous lymph nodes via the lymphatic system and then released…
Genetics reveal pacific subspecies of fin whale
New genetic research has identified fin whales in the northern Pacific Ocean as a separate subspecies,…
American whiskey found to leave distinctive 'fingerprint' when it evaporates
A team of researchers at the University of Louisville has found that unlike other whiskeys, American…
Not all genes are necessary for survival: These species dropped extra genetic baggage
Humans, the latest tally suggests, have approximately 21,000 genes in our genome, the set of genetic…
A step towards greater biomass uptake in Europe
Increasing the production and mobilization of biomass is crucial for tackling climate change, ensuring food security,…