Discovering the origin of the anus and mouth

The mouth and anus are not connected in the development of the embryo as earlier thought,…

Fast delivery for Christmas? A study explains why we like it so much

Perceived goal conflict in everyday life causes anxiety and stress, which leads to feel pressed for…

Clues from past volcanic explosion helps research team to model future activity

Researchers have developed a model that will help civil defense agencies better judge the impact of…

Warmer climate threatening to northern birds

Will northern birds such as the Siberian jay and the red-flanked bluetail be gone in 50…

Stretching time to improve extreme event prediction

Stretching time scales to explore extreme events in nature has seemed impossible, yet this feat is…

Better material for bone tissue regeneration

A new study has revealed a technology how to cover biodegradable implants with a human skeleton…

China: Carbon dioxide footprint of wealthy households reaches European level

Between 2007 and 2012 the overall carbon dioxide footprint of Chinese households increased by 19 per…

Antibiotic gel prevents borreliosis resulting from tick bites

An antibiotic gel based on azithromycin, an antibiotic with antibacterial properties, helps to prevent the onset…

Stabilizing evolutionary forces keep ants strong

A type of natural selection, called "stabilizing selection," is thought to maintain functional characteristics in species.…

Up to 8,400 heart attacks, strokes prevented through NHS Health Checks

The NHS Health Check programme in England may have prevented an estimated 4,600 to 8,400 heart…