How did birds get their wings? Bacteria may provide a clue, say scientists
How did birds get their wings? Bacteria may provide a clue, say scientists.
The evolution of major novel traits -- characteristics such as wings, flowers,...
Does the moon affect our mood or actions?
Always surrounded by an aura of mystery, the moon and its possible influence over human behavior has been object of ancestral fascination and mythical...
Climate change may contribute to rising rates of chronic kidney disease
Climate change may be accelerating rates of chronic kidney disease caused by dehydration and heat stress, according to research appearing in an upcoming issue...
Silk keeps fruit fresh without refrigeration, according to study
Half of the world's fruit and vegetable crops are lost during the food supply chain, due mostly to premature deterioration of these perishable foods,...
Continental drift created biologically diverse coral reefs
Nowhere today is the biodiversity of corals and reef-inhabiting fish higher than in the tropical waters around Indonesia and its neighbouring countries in Southeast...
Intestinal worms boost immune system in a surprising way
Lymph node follicles (top) and the intestinal worm Heligmosomoides polygyrus bakeri (bottom).Credit: © N. Harris (EPFL)
In order to fight invading pathogens, the immune system...
Come to think of it or not: Study shows how memories can be intentionally...
Context plays a big role in our memories, both good and bad. Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" on the car radio, for example, may...
Lake Maracaibo: NASA Names Venezuelan Body of Water as Earth’s New Lightning Capital
Earth has a new lightning capital, according to a recent study using observations from the Lightning Imaging Sensor onboard NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission.
Lake...
Meat consumption raises mortality rates, analysis of more than 1. 5 million people finds
A review of large-scale studies involving more than 1.5 million people found all-cause mortality is higher for those who eat meat, particularly red or...
MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet may significantly protect against Alzheimer’s disease
A new diet, appropriately known by the acronym MIND, could significantly lower a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, even if the diet is...
The Mediterranean diet is not only healthier, it also pollutes less
The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well-known. As well as being healthier, a recent article concludes that the menu traditionally eaten in...
