Giant Waikato penguin: school kids discover new species
A giant fossilized penguin discovered by New Zealand school children has been revealed as a new species in the peer-reviewed Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology by...
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How climate change could impact algae in the global ocean
Global warming is likely to cause abrupt changes to important algal communities because of shifting biodiversity ‘break point’ boundaries in the oceans – according to...
Grow and eat your own vaccines?
The future of vaccines may look more like eating a salad than getting a shot in the arm. UC Riverside scientists are studying whether they...
Study reveals how ribosomes are assembled in human cells
All cells need ribosomes to make the proteins necessary for life. These multi-component molecular machines build complex proteins by stitching building blocks together according to...
Aquarium-led landmark study finds some shark species are tougher than others when it comes to surviving catch and release
BOSTON, MASS. (Sept. 15, 2021) – A new landmark study of over 300 sharks found that some species are extremely resilient to the stress of...
The COVID-19 virus rapidly evolves to higher infectivity during in vitro growth, which may be a step toward lower virulence
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Viruses accumulate mutations as they replicate in infected cells. Repeated replication can lead to viral strains that show attenuated virulence. Such strains...
No, stress isn’t always bad. Here’s how to harness it
Sweaty palms during a job interview. Racing heartbeat before the walk down the aisle. Stomach pains ahead of a final exam. Many of us have experienced...
Married couples in supportive relationships felt significantly less stressed while watching horror movie clips with their partner than without, as measured by pupil dilation
Married couples in supportive relationships felt significantly less stressed while watching horror movie clips with their partner than without, as measured by pupil dilation.Credit: Graff...
World-famous sardine migration explained by genomics
Scientists have discovered how the Sardine Run, one of the world’s biggest migration events, works.Credit: Professor Luciano Beheregaray, Flinders University in Science Advances. Scientists have...
UC: Pilot study of diet/exercise in young adults with intellectual disabilities is promising
Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone.Credit: University of Cincinnati Adhering to a diet and exercise...
New forecasting tool enables proactive conservation of New Zealand blue whales
NEWPORT, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a method for forecasting the locations where a distinct population of New Zealand blue whales...
Gd-doped Nanoclusters Help Imaging of Early Orthotopic Cancer
To realize precise diagnosis of early-stage cancer for effective treatment and better prognosis, high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is indispensable with the help of contrast...
Stem cells model genetic risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease
AD, the most frequent cause of dementia, affects an estimated 24 million people worldwide. With very limited treatment options, scientists are looking for ways to...
Milk enabled massive steppe migration
From the Xiongnu to the Mongols, the pastoralist populations of the Eurasian steppe have long been a source of fascination. Amongst the earliest herding groups...
Australian wildfires triggered massive algal blooms in southern ocean
DURHAM, N.C. – Clouds of smoke and ash from wildfires that ravaged Australia in 2019 and 2020 triggered widespread algal blooms in the Southern Ocean...
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