Jurassic diet: Why our knowledge of what ancient pterosaurs ate might be wrong

Research reveals knowledge of prehistoric diets is often based on outdated ideas and could be inaccurate.

How to suck carbon dioxide from the sky for fuels and more

Someday, the gasoline you buy might come from carbon dioxide pulled out of the sky rather…

In male dolphin alliances, ‘everybody knows your name’

It's not uncommon in dolphin society for males to form long-lasting alliances with other males, sometimes…

Study of sleeping fur seals provides insight into the function of REM sleep

All land mammals and birds have two types of sleep: rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM…

Providers preferences may be helpful in reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions

Physicians are open to receiving information on their antibiotic prescribing patterns, but have specific preference for…

The disc of the Milky Way is bigger than we thought

A team of researchers suggests that if we could travel at the speed of light it…

Evolution of nebula surrounding symbiotic star R Aquarii

Scientists have published a detailed study of the evolution of the nebula surrounding the symbiotic star…

One of the most massive neutron stars ever discovered

Using a pioneering method, researchers have found a neutron star of about 2.3 Solar masses --…

Multiple alkali metals in unique exoplanet

Scientists have observed a rare gaseous planet, with partly clear skies, and strong signatures of alkali…

Breaking through a tumor’s defenses

Researchers have shown that some tumors use not one but two levels of protection against the…