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Male fish can thank genes for colourful looks
Striking traits seen only in males of some species – such as colourful peacock feathers or…
Climate change and drought threaten small mountain streams in the Sierra Nevada
Small mountain streams and the vibrant ecosystems they support were hit hard by the historic California…
The taming of the light screw
DESY and MPSD scientists have created high-order harmonics from solids with controlled polarization states, taking advantage…
The effects of climate change on water shortages
If global temperatures continue to rise, rainfall will increasingly become a beast of extremes: long dry…
To stoke creativity, crank out ideas and then step away
There is an effective formula for unlocking employees' creative potential, according to new research. Employers should…
New mechanism to reduce inflammation
Researchers have identified two proteins that act as gatekeepers to dampen a potentially life-threatening immune response…
Sleep problems, Alzheimer’s disease are linked, but which comes first?
A new article explores the pathophysiological factors that link sleep disturbances and Alzheimer's disease. Better understanding…
Optical ‘tweezers’ combine with X-rays to enable analysis of crystals in liquids
Scientists have developed a new technique that combines the power of microscale 'tractor beams' with high-powered…
Floods show national security threat posed by climate change
The Missouri River floodwater surging on to the air base housing the U.S. military's Strategic Command…