Beech trees native to Scotland after all, scientists discover

Beech trees should be considered native to Scotland -- despite a long-running debate over their national…

Musical sun reduces range of magnetic activity

The layer in which the significant magnetic activity is located has grown thinner in recent years,…

‘Little Cub’ gives astronomers rare chance to see galaxy demise

A primitive galaxy that could provide clues about the early universe has been spotted by astronomers…

Owls’ wings could hold the key to beating wind turbine noise

Inspiration from owls' wings could allow aircraft and wind turbines to become quieter, suggests a new…

Menstruation doesn’t change how your brain works — period

It has long been assumed that your period affects your brain's performance. A new study set…

Gigantic crocodile with T. rex teeth was a top land predator of the Jurassic in Madagascar

Little is known about the origin and early evolution of the Notosuchia, hitherto unknown in the…

Ensuring carpoolers are compatible is key to ridesharing success

Ensuring that would-be carpoolers are riding with people they actually like could potentially decrease car use…

Tilted microscopy technique better reveals protein structures

A new cryo-EM method facilitates a better understanding of proteins involved in disease, outlines a new…

Cases of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection are soaring

The most difficult C. difficile cases, known as multiple recurring C. difficile infections (mrCDI), are rapidly…

Novel mechanism underlying efficacy of common heart failure drug identified

Beta-blocker drugs serve a key role in the treatment of heart failure, preventing bombardment of the…