Gigantic mammal ‘cousin’ discovered

During the Triassic period (252-201 million years ago) mammal-like reptiles called therapsids co-existed with ancestors to…

Wild coffee plants, Christmas trees and chocolate’s tree are surprisingly poorly protected

An indicator to measure plant conservation shows a wide range of wild plants used for food,…

Lake Erie algal blooms ‘seeded’ internally by overwintering cells in lake-bottom sediments

Western Lake Erie's annual summer algal blooms are triggered, at least in part, by cyanobacteria cells…

Orange juice, leafy greens and berries may be tied to decreased memory loss in men

Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may…

Underlying mechanisms of 3d tissue formation

Scientists utilize simulations and laboratory experiments to find that cells sense the mechanical forces to form…

Probiotics no help to young kids with stomach virus

A major US study has found that a commonly used probiotic is not effective in improving…

How do flying bees make perfect turns?

Bees adjust their speed to keep turning forces constant, new research shows. The findings can be…

Keep slapping on that sunscreen

It's safe to slap on the sunscreen this summer -- in repeated doses -- despite what…

Putting a face on a cell surface

With the help of machine learning, researchers have been able to thoroughly describe the repertoire proteins…

Environmental exposures early in life modify immune responses

The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly over the last decades, creating substantial financial and…