Energy spent avoiding humans associated with smaller home ranges for male pumas

New research shows that fear of humans causes mountain lions to increase their energy expenditures as…

Intercontinental study sheds light on the microbial life of sourdough

In a study of 500 sourdough starters spanning four continents, scientists have garnered new insights into…

New study ties India's genetic diversity to language, not geography

The popularity of genetic and ancestry services like Ancestry.com and 23andMe attests that people care about…

Unique Solar System Views from NASA Sun-Studying Missions

Though they focus on the star at the center of our solar system, three of NASA’s…

When looking at species declines, nuances and long-term data are important

The scientific process is an iterative and collaborative journey. Research is published, others can weigh in…

Nuclear physicist's voyage toward a mythical island

Theories were introduced as far back as the 1960s about the possible existence of superheavy elements.…

Biodiversity: Why foods grown in warm climates could be doing the most damage to wildlife

Nearly half of the food eaten in the UK is grown abroad. Take your morning tea…

Experiments show people with contrasting views more respected if they use personal experiences rather than facts

A team of researchers with the University of Koblenz-Landau, the University of North Carolina at Chapel…

The body's fight against COVID-19 explained using 3-D-printed models

Editor’s note: In this interview, Nathan Ahlgren, assistant professor of biology at Clark University, uses 3-D-printed…

NASA Sets Stage for Future Flights, Auditions Advanced Air Mobility Technologies

Before air taxis, cargo transport, and package delivery drones take to the sky, service providers must…