Cholesterol is a vital cell building block in humans and animals, and an integral part of…
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Three benefits of Indonesia's permanent ban on forest clearance
Five years ago, Indonesia was considered one of the world’s worst forest destroyers. But a permanent…
Study shows women benefit from multiple marriages while men do not
A pair of researchers, one with the University of California, the other with the Max Planck…
Milky Way's black hole just flared, growing 75 times as bright for a few hours
Even though the black hole at the center of the Milky Way is a monster, it’s…
Study shows birdsong loses complexity as population numbers decline
A team of researchers with members from several institutions in Hawaii and one in Spain has…
Greener, faster and cheaper way to make patterned metals for solar cells and electronics
An innovative way to pattern metals has been discovered by scientists in the Department of Chemistry…
What a group of bizarre-looking bats can tell us about the evolution of mammals
Bats with skulls and teeth adapted to a wide range of diets are helping scientists understand…
Rare antelopes and black cats
Tanzania is home to an elusive antelope species that cannot be found anywhere else in the…
Shedding light on black holes
“Black holes” is one of the most highly searched terms about our universe. There’s a fascination…
Removing old structures from rivers could restore vital water flow
Rivers in Europe are so congested with concrete obstructions like weirs, bridges and other man-made barriers…