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Protein restricts sap uptake by aphids
Researchers at Umeå University and Wageningen University have discovered how plants can defend themselves against aphids.…
Supreme Court rejects free speech appeal in sexting case
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court has turned away a free-speech appeal from a former school…
Supreme Court rejects free speech appeal in sexting case
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court has turned away a free-speech appeal from a former school…
Evolutionary biology can help us understand how language works
As a linguist I dread the question, "what do you do?", because when I answer "I'm…
DNA study in the Pacific reveals 2000 percent increase in our knowledge of mollusc biodiversity
Scientists working in the new frontier for deep-sea mining have revealed a remarkable 2000% increase in…
NASA sees post Tropical Cyclone Nate’s wide rainfall reach
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite analyzed the temperatures in Post-tropical cyclone Nate's cloud tops as the storm…
Ikea on Amazon? Swedish firm to test sales in online stores
Ikea will start selling furniture through third-party websites to find new ways to reach customers in…
US spacewalkers float out to lubricate robotic arm
Two US astronauts embarked Tuesday on the second spacewalk this month to make much-needed repairs to…
How dance can help students in STEM disciplines
A proof-of-concept study at North Carolina State University finds participation in dance programs helps students -…