Back to the sources of neural diversity

By deciphering the genetic programs of neurons of the cerebral cortex, researchers have unraveled the mechanisms…

How sea level rise affects birds in coastal forests

When saltwater inundates coastal forests as sea levels rise, it kills salt-sensitive trees, leaving “ghost forests”…

Egg yolk precursor protein regulates mosquitoes' attraction to humans

Feeding mosquitoes sugar makes them less attracted to humans, a response that is regulated by the…

Plants and the art of microbial maintenance

It’s been known for centuries that plants produce a diverse array of medically-valuable chemicals in their…

Exploiting parasitic yeast to kill yeast pathogens

Insights into the genes and proteins involved in the predatory behavior of a parasitic yeast species…

Color vision found in fish that live in near darkness

An international team of researchers discovered a previously unknown visual system that may allow color vision…

Methane-consuming bacteria could be the future of fuel

Known for their ability to remove methane from the environment and convert it into a usable…

Gravitational forces in protoplanetary disks may push super-Earths close to their stars

Astronomers found that as planets form out of the chaotic churn of gravitational, hydrodynamic — or,…

Gravitational forces in protoplanetary disks may push super-Earths close to their stars

The galaxy is littered with planetary systems vastly different from ours. In the solar system, the…

May 14 FT4 Mock Contest Session Canceled, New WSJT-X Beta Version Pending

A second hour-long FT4 “practice contest” set for May 14 UTC has been cancelled, following the…