Long-necked dinosaurs rotated their forefeet to the side

Long-necked dinosaurs (sauropods) could orient their forefeet both forward and sideways. The orientation of their feet…

The GRE fails to identify students that will graduate and hurts diversity

A team of researchers discovered that traditional admissions metrics for physics Ph.D. programs such as the…

Large molecules from dietary fiber can change gut environment through physical forces

Large molecules from dietary fiber, called polymers, can physically influence the environment in the small intestine…

New findings about anti-malaria drug

Researchers have unveiled the molecular effectiveness of artemisinins. The findings could lead to drugs for diseases…

Investigators study effect of switching insulin medications

Switching from higher cost analogue insulin to lower cost human insulin resulted in small increases in…

Sleep, mood affect how ‘in control’ older adults feel

Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the…

Research into outdoor and protective clothing seeks to shake off fluorochemicals

Rain-repelling fluorochemicals used in waterproof clothing can and should be phased out as unnecessary and environmentally…

‘Small meets smaller’: Dietary nanoparticulates impact gut microbiome

The intestinal microbiome is not only key for food processing but an accepted co-determinant for various…

Searching for human remains: Study suggests methodology to improve results

In an effort to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement searches for human remains…

River levels tracked from space

The 4,300 kilometer Mekong River is a lifeline for South-East Asia. If this mighty river system…