A hijacked hormone may zombify spiders, altering their web-spinning behavior to favor wasp parasites.
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Are coffee farms for the birds? Yes and no
Researchers trekked through the forests and coffee fields of Costa Rica to study how tropical birds…
‘Pedigree is not destiny’ when it comes to scholarly success
A new analysis of academic productivity finds researchers' current working environments better predict their future success…
Climate, grasses and teeth: The evolution of South America mammals
Atmospheric circulation changes about 6 million years ago dried the South American climate and fueled the…
Mindfulness may help decrease stress in caregivers of veterans
Caregivers of veterans who engaged in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy found it relieved stress, anxiety and worry,…
Morning exercise can improve decision-making across the day in older adults
A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance…
Biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome
Researchers have created a blood test that can flag chronic fatigue syndrome, which currently lacks a…
Patterns of compulsive smartphone use suggest how to kick the habit
Researchers conducted in-depth interviews to learn why we compulsively check our phones.
Prominently posted rules boost participation, cut harassment online
Clear behavioral rules posted prominently on online discussions can markedly increase participation while cutting harassment, new…
As oceans warm, microbes could pump more carbon dioxide back into air, study warns
A new study suggests that carbon dioxide regeneration may become faster in many regions of the…