Computer climate models suggest that human activities increased the risk of high May temperatures and early…
Cane toads: What they do in the shadows
Cane toads are picking up some shady habits, according to a new study co-authored by a…
State-of-the-art climate model shows how we can solve crisis
We are already seeing the devastating consequences of global warming, with ever-rising sea levels, extreme storms,…
New method assesses lead hazard in soil
As Milwaukee, Flint, Michigan and other cities grapple with the toxic impact of lead water pipes,…
Snowflakes are not as unique as you think
The delicate snow flurries that you watch fall from your window, shovel off your sidewalk, and…
Researchers report mechanism for cellular signal amplification by scaffold proteins
Cellular signaling pathways involved in everything from the proliferation of fatty tissue to the death of…
DNA’s on/off switch
The enzyme DNA primase synthesizes the RNA primers essential to initiate the replication of our genomes.
Homophobia in the hallways: LGBTQ people at risk in Catholic schools
Recently, a Calgary woman filed two human rights complaints with the Alberta Human Rights Commission. The…
He Jiankui: China condemns ‘baby gene editing’ scientist
Investigators say He Jiankui sought "fame and fortune" with his claim to have edited baby genes.
Astronauts could use fish and human waste to grow food on long trips
On long space missions, fish could help create a closed loop system where space travellers grow…