Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans

The island of Hispaniola once had among the highest diversity of rodents in the Caribbean, supporting…

X-ray light reveals how virus responsible for COVID-19 covers its tracks, eluding the immune system

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS CoV-2 virus, continues to threaten populations around the world,…

Legionella bononiensis: A new Legionella species has been identified

They call it Legionella bononiensis: it is the 64th species of Legionella identified worldwide, the second…

NASA's TESS discovers planetary system's second Earth-size world

Using data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, scientists have identified an Earth-size world, called TOI…

Poetry and meditation power enhanced qualitative data analysis

A new study reveals that ‘poetic meditation’ can enhance qualitative data analysis by offering researchers improved…

Planetary system's second Earth-size world discovered

Using data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, scientists have identified an Earth-size world, called TOI…

Hydrogel injections treat antibiotic-resistant infections after hip, knee replacements

Researchers develop an injectable hydrogel that treats infections around prosthetics without the problems caused by current…

It would take 23 million years for evolution to replace Madagascar's endangered mammals

90% of the plants and animals on Madagascar are found nowhere else on Earth, but this…

Nanopore-based sensing device explores neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers present a special silicon nitride nanopore-based sensing device that is designed to provide volume information…

School garden-based interventions can improve blood sugar, reduce 'bad' cholesterol in children

School garden-based interventions can improve metabolic parameters such as blood sugar and cholesterol in children, according…