Climate change could dramatically alter fragile mountain habitats, study reveals

Mountain regions of the world are under direct threat from human-induced climate change which could radically…

When it comes to predators, size matters

When it comes to predators, scientists find larger sheephead that consume bigger urchins help keep that…

Rat-grown mouse pancreases help reverse diabetes in mice

Mouse pancreases grown in rats generate functional, insulin-producing cells that can reverse diabetes when transplanted into…

Controlling adhesive material remotely with light

Adhesive mechanisms in the natural world have many advantages: they are always strongly adhesive -- and…

Video game ratings work, if you use them

Nearly every video game sold or downloaded comes with a rating that provides age-appropriate guidelines based…

Floating towards water treatment

Researchers have found engineered floating wetlands show promise for water treatment.

Some specialized neurons are for processing faces

Neurons specialized for processing faces in the human brain are controlled by attention, according to a…

New study highlights need to increase female peer reviewers

Publishers of scholarly journals should take additional steps to get more women to serve as peer…

Triggering the brain’s auto-focus

Environmental cues don't just trigger actions, like reaching for our phones when they buzz; they can…

A crab’s eye view of rising tides in a changing world

Coastal ecosystems and aquifers will be greatly affected by climate change, not only from rising temperatures…