Wild ground-nesting bees might be exposed to lethal levels of neonics in soil

In a first-ever study investigating the risk of neonicotinoid insecticides to ground-nesting bees, University of Guelph…

K+ channel study could help develop drugs for life-threatening conditions

Scientists recently completed a study in which they attempted to capture at atomic resolution a picture/snapshot…

Runaway mitochondria cause telomere damage in cells

Targeted damage to mitochondria produces a ‘Chernobyl effect’ inside cells, pelting the nucleus with harmful reactive…

How the herring adapted to the light environment in the Baltic Sea

An international team of scientists reports that a single amino acid change in the light-sensing rhodopsin…

Mindfulness for middle school students

Two new studies suggest that mindfulness — the practice of focusing one’s awareness on the present…

New evidence that optimists live longer

After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life. Researchers have found that…

To stop mosquito-transmitted illnesses, pay attention to how humans behave

Targeting the mosquito population within a defined area is the primary way scientists and public health…

Oncologists echo findings that suggest a reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence

A modified drug combination may lead to a decreased chance of disease recurrence for women with…

Researchers use AI to plot green route to nylon

A team reported that in its search to develop an innovative, environmentally friendly process to make…

New rider data shows how public transit reduces greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions

Researchers used tap-on tap-off rider data to quantify the emissions saved by buses and commuter rail…