eDNA tool detects invasive clams before they become a nuisance

When seeking a cure for a disease, early detection is often the key. The same is…

Investigating patterns of degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is known to cause memory loss and cognitive decline, but other functions of…

New computational method provides optimized design of wind up toys

A team of leading computer scientists has developed a novel computational system to aid the design…

Making it easier to recycle plastics

Researchers report new approaches could dramatically increase the amount of plastic waste that can be successfully…

Drones could help crop management take off, research shows

Initial results of an ongoing study show that aerial imagery produced by multi-spectral sensors as well…

Decrease in sunshine, increase in rickets

Britain's increasing cloudiness during the summer could be an important reason for the mysterious increase in…

Mathematician’s study of ‘swarmalators’ could direct future science

How does the Japanese tree frog figure into the latest work of a noted mathematician? As…

These ring-tailed lemurs raise a ‘stink’ when they flirt with potential mates

Stink-flirting among ring-tailed lemurs come at a cost, but may also influence females in choosing a…

When to fish: Timing matters for fish that migrate to reproduce

A new study points to yet another human factor that is hampering the ability of fish…

Progesterone to fight preterm birth

A new study provides additional support for treatment with vaginal progesterone to reduce the risk of…