35-year South Carolina alligator study uncovers mysteries about growth and reproduction

Research by wildlife biologists is shattering conventional scientific understanding about American alligator growth and reproduction.

Speech and language deficits in children with autism may not cause tantrums

Speech or language impairments may not be the cause of more frequent tantrums in children with…

Recognizing food brands puts preschoolers at risk for obesity

Young children who recognize food name brands, such as Lucky Charms, M&M's and Cheetos, often eat…

One step closer to finding out how wine may protect your neurons

Low to moderate intake of red wine can delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as…

Neonic pesticides threaten wild bees’ spring breeding, study finds

Thiamethoxam, one of the most commonly used neonicotinoid, leads to fewer fully developed eggs in queen…

A brisk walk instead of sitting down: Just ten minutes a day makes a difference

It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters. Instead it is the…

Turning chicken feces, weeds into biofuel

Chicken is a favorite, inexpensive meat across the globe. But the bird's popularity results in a…

Ancient meteorite impact sparked long-lived volcanic eruptions on Earth

Large impacts were common on the early Earth and were likely much more important than previously…

‘Persistent photoconductivity’ offers new tool for bioelectronics

Researchers have developed a new approach for manipulating the behavior of cells on semiconductor materials, using…

Cell ‘canibalism’ educates our defenses

Phagocytosis is a biological mechanism whereby specialized cells ingest and degrade old, dead, or damaged cells…