Most meat eaters support veganism as 'ethical' and good for the environment

A recently published study that looked at public opinion on plant-based diets has found widespread support…

Findings on education, malnutrition 'deeply disturbing'

Despite progress toward global education targets, a new study reveals that 1 in 10 women ages…

Double-checking the science: Ocean acidification does not impair the behavior of coral reef fishes

Sometimes it helps to check the facts. You may be surprised what you find. …

Sea-ice-free Arctic makes permafrost vulnerable to thawing

Permafrost is ground that remains frozen throughout the year; it covers nearly a quarter of Northern…

100 million years in amber: Researchers discover oldest fossilized slime mold

Most people associate the idea of creatures trapped in amber with insects or spiders, which are…

A response key for survival of Mycoplasma genitalium in the urogenital tract uncovered

Metals (iron, zinc, nickel, cobalt, etc.) participate in numerous enzymatic reactions and are essential nutrients for…

The start of biological spring in Africa is linked to the quantity of hours of sunshine

Experts from the University of Seville have published a recent study in which they determine that…

Nanoparticles deliver 'suicide gene' therapy to pediatric brain tumors growing in mice

Johns Hopkins researchers report that a type of biodegradable, lab-engineered nanoparticle they fashioned can successfully deliver…

If trees could talk: Using historic log structures to map migration of Europeans, Native Americans

Log cabins in West Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains have a story to tell: when people leave, the…

Corals in murky water less affected by temperature stress, research finds

Persistent temperature stress events are degrading coral reefs worldwide, but a new study from Florida Institute…