Threats to coral reefs are everywhere — rising water temperatures, ocean acidification, coral bleaching, fishing and…
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The moon determines when migratory birds head south
A new study shows that the presence or absence of moonlight has a considerable bearing on…
Surveying solar storms by ancient Assyrian astronomers
Researcher finds evidence of ancient solar magnetic storms based on cuneiform astrological records and carbon-14 dating.…
Warmer nights prompt forest birds to lay eggs earlier in spring
Rising night-time temperatures are causing woodland birds to build nests and lay eggs earlier in springtime,…
Oxygen in hyperbaric chamber provides relief after radiotherapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can relieve self-reported symptoms and side-effects of radiotherapy against cancer in the…
New paper-based technology allows reliable, low-cost sensing of iron levels in fortified foods
Many low-income countries have turned to mass food fortification programs to address nutrient deficiencies in their…
Galapagos study highlights importance of biodiversity in the face of climate change
As the world’s climate continues to change, biologically diverse communities may be most capable of adapting…
X marks the spot: recombination in structurally distinct chromosomes
Two years ago, scientists from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research reported the 3-D structure of…
A rat's brain, on and off methamphetamine
Drug addiction is a vicious cycle of reward and withdrawal. Chronic users often relapse because of…
Making reservations on the economic hype: Pro sports have little effect on tourism dollars
Government and tourism officials love to tout the economic boon that professional sports bring to their…