Biology

Changes in food variety, portion size, dietary energy, and selected micronutrients are potentially fueling the obesity epidemic, according to a...

Every year, the American Ornithological Society presents a range of awards honoring members for their stellar contributions to science and...

Climate scientists predict disastrous consequences if greenhouse gases continue to accumulate at ever-increasing rates. Experts agree that any solution will...

Credit: Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame. New research into the way nerve fibers enter the wall of the...

Researchers are integrating ultrasound imaging with ultrasound therapy to pave the way for a new kind of drug deliveryCredit: Hong...

Credit: Jose Escandell, IGC The tips of our chromosomes have structures called telomeres. These structures can be compared to the...

Electricity can be generated by renewable sources such as sunlight, wind Electricity can then be used to split water, which...

Credit: Gary Bembridge from London, UK Giraffes that live close to densely populated towns have larger home ranges than giraffes...

Researchers on a remote New Zealand island combine traditional field methods with DNA sequencing to estimate invertebrate biodiversityCredit: Photo courtesy...

Credit: Anjel Helms et al 2019. COLLEGE STATION -- A recent study revealed insect-killing nematodes also produce distinctive chemical cues...

International research team with Göttingen participation analyses impact on biodiversityCredit: Holger Kreft The symbiosis of plants and fungi has a...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Encasing insecticides in microscopic plastic capsules - a common formulation for many pest sprays on the market...

Metronidazole resistance examinedCredit: University of Houston In the world of superbugs (bacteria that has grown resistant to antibiotics) Clostridioides difficile,...

Cyanide exposure can happen occupationally or in low levels from inhaling cigarette smoke -- or from being poisoned by someone...