Mega-dams should not be built in lowland tropical forest regions due to the threat they pose…
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Antibiotic resistance in the environment linked to fecal pollution
A study shows that 'crAssphage', a virus specific to bacteria in human feces, is highly correlated…
Holographic color printing for optical security
Researchers have invented a new type of anti-counterfeiting device that can be useful for counterfeit deterrence…
Flies release neuronal brakes to fly longer
In a new study, researchers describe how groups of different neurons connect up to make insect…
Drinking water guidelines in the US vary widely from state to state
In response to the growing problem of drinking water contaminated with per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),…
How common pain relievers may promote Clostridium difficile infections
Clostridium difficile causes the most common and most dangerous hospital-born infections in the United States and…
High-fat diets appear bad for blood pressure in younger males and females
There's more evidence that a high-fat diet is bad for both younger males and females, but…
Roaming cats prey on their owners’ minds
Many cat owners worry about their pets wandering the streets, but perceive cats hunting mice and…
Variable venom: Why are some snakes deadlier than others?
By comparing records of venom potency and quantity for over 100 venomous snake species, researchers have…
The first case of a Portuguese beetle living exclusively in groundwater
A diving beetle demonstrating various adaptations to the life underground, including depigmentation and evolutionary loss of…