Temperature affects susceptibility of newts to skin-eating fungus
Credit: Todd Amacker Conservation Photography, 2020 Eastern newt populations in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada are at greatest risk of infection with a...
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First black hole ever detected is more massive than we thought
Credit: ICRAR Cygnus X-1, a binary star system first discovered in 1964, comprises one of the closest black holes to Earth. New observations of this...
Engineers place molecule-scale devices in precise orientation
Proof-of-concept project paves the way for the integration of molecules with computer chips.Credit: Ashwin Gopinath/Caltech Engineers have developed a technique that allows them to precisely...
Wolves prefer to feed on the wild side
Research team studies feeding behavior of wild predators in MongoliaCredit: Nina Tiralla When there is a choice, wolves in Mongolia prefer to feed on wild...
‘Mercury Stories: Understanding Sustainability through a Volatile Element’
New MIT PRESS book explores volatile element mercuryCredit: The MIT PRESS, 2020. In "Mercury Stories," Henrik Selin and Noelle Eckley Selin examine sustainability through analyzing...
The distribution of vertebrate animals redefines temperate and cold climate regions
Credit: Icelab at Umeå University The distribution of vegetation is routinely used to classify climate regions worldwide, yet whether these regions are relevant to other...
Spotted lanternfly: Research accelerates in effort to contain invasive pest
New collection showcases growing body of knowledge on spotted lanternfly biology and managementCredit: Stephen Ausmus, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, public domain Annapolis, MD;...
Ancient relic points to a turning point in Earth’s history 42,000 years ago
Just like in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the answer was 42Credit: Nelson Parker (www.nelsonskaihukauri.co.nz) The temporary breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years...
Internet trends suggest COVID-19 spurred a return to earlier values and activities
Mentions of sourdough, sacrifice and death all surged as the pandemic took holdCredit: Anthony Elgort American values, attitudes and activities have changed dramatically during COVID-19,...
Study: Preschoolers with higher cardiorespiratory fitness do better on cognitive tests
Study in 4-6 year olds finds fitness-cognition linkCredit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researchers report that 4-6-year-old children who walk further than...
NOAA funds VIMS to study impact of ocean acidification on oysters
Team will assess vulnerability of aquaculture and restoration efforts in Chesapeake BayCredit: © Aileen Devlin/Virginia Sea Grant. The excess carbon dioxide responsible for global warming...
Promoting and protecting human milk and breastfeeding during COVID-19
Credit: University of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA (February 18, 2021) - With stressors mounting daily on the health care system due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a de-prioritization...
South American lizard’s blood pressure mechanism is more efficient at cool temperatures
The black and white tegu lizard, which depends on external environmental factors to regulate body temperature, can survive swings between 15 and 35 degrees Celsius...
Investigating the wave properties of matter with vibrating molecules
Physics: Publication in Nature PhysicsCredit: HHU / Soroosh Alighanbari Almost 100 years ago, a revolutionary discovery was made in the field of physics: microscopic matter...
Paper: STEM skills gap modest among IT help desk workers
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Workers with science, technology, engineering and math backgrounds are typically in high demand - but the...
