Songbirds and humans share some common speech patterns

If you listen to songbirds, you will recognize repeated melodies or phrases. Each phrase is made…

Advancing research on environmentally friendly, hydrogen-enriched fuel

As you drive down the highway, you may notice an increasing number of hybrid and electric…

Salton Sea aerosol exposure triggers unique and mysterious pulmonary response

Communities surrounding the Salton Sea, the inland body of water straddling California’s Riverside and Imperial counties,…

Natural hazards threaten 57% of US structures

More than half of the structures in the contiguous United States are exposed to potentially devastating…

Combining three techniques boosts brain-imaging precision

Researchers have developed a method to combine three brain-imaging techniques to more precisely capture the timing…

Mapping methane sources in Paris

A potent greenhouse gas, methane is released by many sources, both human and natural. Large cities…

Mining precious rare-earth elements from coal fly ash with a reusable ionic liquid

Rare-earth elements are in many everyday products, such as smart phones, LED lights and batteries. However,…

Starchy snacks may increase CVD risk; fruits and veggies at certain meals decreases risk

Eating fruits with lunch, vegetables at dinner and a dairy snack in the evening was associated…

Rising greenhouse gases pose continued threat to Arctic ozone layer

A new study shows that extremely low winter temperatures high in the atmosphere over the Arctic…

Geckos might lose their tails, but not their dinner

A new study finds geckos are fierce hunters whether or not their tails are attached to…