Rabbits like to eat plants with lots of DNA

Rabbits prefer to eat plants with plenty of DNA, according to a new study.

Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer

An active substance that has been known for 30 years could unexpectedly turn into a ray…

How fluid viscosity affects earthquake intensity

Scientists have demonstrated that the viscosity of fluids present in faults has a direct effect on…

Better water testing, safer produce

Irrigation water's E. coli results can differ between labs, test types.

Local extinction of Southern California mountain lions possible within 50 years

Two isolated mountain lion populations in southern California's Santa Ana and Santa Monica Mountains are at…

‘Chronoprints’ identify samples by how they change over space and time

Modern analytical tools like mass spectrometers can identify many unknown substances, allowing scientists to easily tell…

Sniffing out Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to progressive brain cell death and extensive loss…

First ratings for youth football helmets address sport’s largest pool of athletes

With the release of youth football-helmet ratings -- consumers can see which helmets best reduce concussion…

The recent spread of coyotes across North America did not doom deer populations

Coyotes eat deer, but not enough to limit the deer population at a large scale. A…

Effects on offspring of epigenetic inheritance via sperm

As an organism grows and responds to its environment, genes in its cells are constantly turning…