How coral bleaching threatens Caribbean communities

A new study uses environmental, socioeconomic and management data from 30 Caribbean islands to identify which…

Ecosystem responses to dam removal complex, but predictable

In the United States, the removal of dams now outpaces the construction of new ones --…

Researchers explore an often ignored source of greenhouse gas

Researchers have discovered a surprising new source of carbon dioxide emissions -- bicarbonates hidden in the…

How blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation

Researchers have discovered how blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation -- a finding that could…

How to save a seabird

A new study outlines more than a decade of success in reducing seabird bycatch in Alaska's…

Origins of giant extinct New Zealand bird traced to Africa

Scientists have revealed the African origins of New Zealand's most mysterious giant flightless bird -- the…

A prosthetic that restores the sense of where your hand is

Researchers have developed a next-generation bionic hand that allows amputees to regain their proprioception. The results…

Student likeability might be link between academic success and risk of depression

A new study suggests that children doing well in classrooms are more popular and emotionally secure…

People with osteoporosis should avoid spinal poses in yoga, study says

Yoga postures that flex the spine beyond its limits may raise the risk of compression fractures…

Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to motor skill deficiencies at age 11

Scientists report motor skills problems in children exposed during pregnancy to plasticizer chemicals known as phthalates…