Volunteer birdwatching survey shows effects of temperatures on population of Jays
A study led by researchers at the University of Southampton has used data collected by volunteer bird watchers to study how the importance of wildlife...
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Study shows potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement
New biodegradable 'plastic' is tough, flexibleCredit: Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - The quest to keep plastic out of landfills and simultaneously satisfy the needs...
Underwater forests a treasure trove of new drugs
Scientists recover dozens of antimicrobial and anticancer compounds from seaweed Defensive compounds produced by microbes are a major source of antibiotics and other important medicines....
Spotted lanternflies found to be flyers, not gliders
Credit: Thomas Baker/Penn State The spotted lanternfly is not a strong or frequent flyer, weaknesses that may hinder its ability to travel long distances by...
Nutrients from food, not supplements, linked to lower risks of death, cancer
Study also identifies association between excess calcium supplement intake and increased risk of death from cancerCredit: Pixabay BOSTON (April 8, 2019, 5:00 p.m. ET)--Adequate intake...
ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women
Great majority of average-risk women with no symptoms will benefit from mammography every other year beginning at age 50 Philadelphia, April 9, 2019 - Average-risk...
ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening
1. ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women with no symptoms Great majority of average-risk women with no symptoms will benefit...
Engineers develop concept for hybrid heavy-duty trucks
Long-haul trucks with electric motors combined with gas-alcohol engines could slash pollution levels and greenhouse gases. Heavy-duty trucks, such as the 18-wheelers that transport many...
‘Electron shuttle’ protein plays key role in plant cell-wall construction
Controlling the flow of electrons by targeting shuttle proteins could be a new strategy for guiding plants to make desired productsCredit: Brookhaven National Laboratory UPTON,...
Newly devised static negative capacitor could improve computing
Credit: Argonne National Laboratory With a little physics ingenuity, scientists have designed a way to redistribute electricity on a small scale, potentially opening new avenues...
Blood-based colon cancer screen shows promise in UW-Madison study
MADISON - If caught early, nearly all cases of colon cancer are curable. Though this should make screening tests straightforward, colon cancer screening suffers from...
Postdoctoral researcher launches Community Noise Lab at Boston University
BOSTON--Dr. Erica Walker, a postdoctoral researcher at Boston University School of Public Health's Department of Environmental Health, has launched Community Noise Lab, an interdisciplinary research...
Study: Some woodpeckers imitate a neighbor’s plumage
Ithaca, N.Y.--In the first global test of the idea, scientists have found evidence that some woodpeckers can evolve to look like another species of woodpecker...
New DNA ‘shredder’ technique goes beyond CRISPR’s scissors
CRISPR Tool borrowed from bacteria successfully seeks out, cuts and destroys long stretches of human cells' DNA, opening doors to new uses in research and...
Researchers develop first functional targeted inhibitors of peanut allergens
Credit: University of Notre Dame For an estimated 4.2 million children living with peanut allergies, the slightest trace of peanut and peanut ingredients could have...
