Frogs have unique ability to see color in the dark

The night vision of frogs and toads appears to be superior to that of all other…

Exploring the mysteries of supercooled water

Despite its omnipresence, water has many physical properties that are still not completely understood by the…

Study clarifies risky decision making during a heart attack

In a recent study to determine why some individuals who experience symptoms for acute coronary syndrome…

Ski helmets lessens severity of injuries, research finds

New research focused on helmet safety and injury prevention among young skiers and snowboarders. The research…

Scientists reach back in time to discover some of the most power-packed galaxies

When the universe was young, a supermassive black hole heaved out a jet of particle-infused energy…

Newfound primate teeth take a big bite out of the evolutionary tree of life

Fossil hunters have found part of an ancient primate jawbone related to lemurs -- the primitive…

Matching up fruit flies, mushroom toxins and human health

Some fruit flies build up tolerance to the toxin alpha-amanitin; the genetic mechanisms behind this adaptation…

Mammography trends show improved cancer detection, more biopsies

The shift from film to digital technology appears to have improved cancer detection rates for diagnostic…

Spontaneous ‘dust traps:’ Astronomers discover a missing link in planet formation

Planets are thought to form in the disks of dust and gas found around young stars.…

Existence of a new quasiparticle demonstrated

How do molecules rotate in a solvent? Answering this question is a complicated task since the…