Working together as a ‘virtual telescope,’ observatories around the world produce first direct images of a black hole

An international team of over 200 astronomers has captured the first direct images of a black…

Tiny traces of neonicotinoid pesticides impair insects’ ability to spot predators

Traces of neonicotinoid pesticides can impair a flying insect's ability to spot predators and avoid collisions…

Aging gracefully: Study identifies factors for healthy memory at any age

Neuroscientists have identified different factors for maintaining healthy memory and for avoiding memory decline in those…

Green roofs could reduce indoor air pollution

Green roofs -- roofs that are planted with vegetation -- may improve the indoor air quality…

Scant amounts of DNA reveal conservation clues

The challenges of collecting DNA samples directly from endangered species makes understanding and protecting them harder.…

New non-antibiotic strategy for the treatment of bacterial meningitis

With the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance, there is a growing need for new treatment strategies…

Reducing greenhouse gases while balancing demand for meat

Humans' love for meat could be hurting the planet. Many of the steps involved in the…

How severe drought influences ozone pollution

From 2011 to 2015, California experienced its worst drought on record, with a parching combination of…

‘Cthulhu’ fossil reconstruction reveals monstrous relative of modern sea cucumbers

An exceptionally preserved fossil from Herefordshire in the UK has given new insights into the early…

Genetic code of WWI soldier’s cholera mapped

The oldest publicly available strain of the cholera-causing bacterial species, Vibrio cholerae, has had its genetic…