Fatal chirps: Nocturnal flight calls increase building collisions among migrating birds

Birds that produce faint chirps called flight calls during nighttime migration collide with illuminated buildings much…

Shift work increases diabetes and heart disease risk

Many studies have shown that shift work is associated with heart and metabolic diseases, but new…

Liver, colon cancer cells thwarted by compounds derived from hops

The plant that adds flavor, color and bitterness to beer also produces a primary compound that…

Programmable ‘Legos’ of DNA and protein building blocks create novel 3D cages

The central goal of nanotechnology is the manipulation of materials on an atomic or molecular scale,…

Is your melanoma hot enough for immunotherapy?

A new study shows that tumors with mutations in genes leading to over-activation of the NF-kB…

Breast cancer study by medical student could help patients live longer

A student has shown that surgery is associated with higher survival rates for patients with HER2-positive…

Does live tweeting while watching TV distract from the ads?

Researchers reveal that advertisers can see a boost in online shopping when television viewers multitask and…

VLA makes first direct image of key feature of powerful radio galaxies

A dusty, doughnut-shaped feature long thought to be an essential part of the 'engines' at the…

Manure application changes with winter crop can cut nitrogen loss, boost profits

Dairy farmers in the Northeast can improve water quality and boost the profitability of their operations…

New plastic films deflect or trap heat with zero energy required

Researchers have developed new plastic films that stay cool when exposed to sunlight and are very…