A role for microRNAs in social behavior

Researchers have uncovered a microRNA cluster that regulates synaptic strength and is involved in the control…

A young star caught forming like a planet

Astronomers have captured one of the most detailed views of a young star taken to date,…

A co-worker’s rudeness can affect your sleep — and your partner’s

A new study found workplace incivilities has the potential to not only negatively affect an employee's…

Mammalian keratin genes and adaptation to living on land or sea

Scientists have performed one of the largest comparative genomic studies to help determine the key molecular…

Foxes in the city: Citizen science helps researchers to study urban wildlife

A team of researchers led by wildlife ecologists analyzed over 1,100 fox sightings made by the…

Ebola-fighting protein discovered in human cells

Researchers have discovered a human protein that helps fight the Ebola virus and could one day…

Atmospheric aerosol formation from biogenic vapors is strongly affected by air pollutants

According to a recent study, air pollution not only affects air quality, but it also changes…

Are reef corals stressed or just pessimistic?

Climate change threatens coral reefs around the globe. The high temperatures associated with this phenomenon can…

Soybean oil driving technology to improve roadways

Holiday drivers who find that roadwork is driving them crazy may find in future years that…

Post launch updates on the JY1SAT and ESEO missions

JY1SAT carry the FUNcube-6 amateur radio transponder and ESEO with the FUNcube-4 transponder were launched on…