The many reverberations of colonialism: A Native American language facing extinction

We tend to view colonialism in the past tense and to see it as an unfortunate…

New mapping tool tracks elk migration to reduce brucellosis risk

Elk and cattle commingle on a hay line in western Wyoming. New research has created a…

Shallow soils promote savannas in South America

The boundary between South American tropical rainforests and savannas is influenced by the depth to which…

Researchers explore a new way of specific drug delivery using liposomes

Liposomes are successful drug delivery vehicles prescribed for several types of cancer but also for treatment…

EPA regulation on arsenic in US public water systems likely prevented over 200 cancer cases per year

A new study highlights the critical role of federal drinking water regulations in reducing toxic exposure…

Archaeologists uncover cuneiform archive in Iraq’s Kurdish region

Archaeologists have made sensational finds in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq. The researchers found a…

People with autism at greater risk of attempting suicide

People who show characteristics of autism are more at risk of attempting suicide, according to a…

Single-molecule dissection of developmental gene control

Scientists have made significant discoveries on how developmental genes are controlled by the methyltransferase enzyme PRC2,…

Fruit-eating increases biodiversity

By dispersing the seeds of plants, fruit-eating animals contribute to the possibility of increased plant speciation…

Want to Lose Weight? Snap That Selfie, Set That Goal, Share with Others

Progress pics, before and after selfies and public declarations in virtual communities are helpful for reaching…