Living Stump Suggests That Trees Are More Interconnected Than We Thought

Medicine & Technology Aug 02, 2019

Scientists accidently discovered a living stump in New Zealand's kauri forests.

Physicists Copy Some Properties of the Sun in a Ball

Aug 01, 2019

Plasma physicists copy the solar wind from the sun in a 3-meter diameter aluminum ball.

Brain Scans of Convicted Murderers Differ from Other Prisoners, Study Says

Jul 30, 2019

The difference, as scientists hypothesize, lie on how murderers perceive empathy and morality.

This Pet Food Manufacturer is Working on Cat Food to Help Out People with Cat Allergies

Jul 28, 2019

Helping people prevent their cat allergies may be by way of adjusting the cat’s diet, not the person’s body system.

Obesity May Be Affected by Defects in the Immune System as Seen in Mice

Jul 28, 2019

A study in the bodily systems of mice suggest that some defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

European Bloodlines Are Not as “Pure” as You Might Think

Jul 27, 2019

Genetic tests of ancient settlers' remains show that Europe is a melting pot of bloodlines from Africa, the Middle East, and today's Russia.

One Company is Bringing Much Needed Healthcare to Rural Africa

Jul 27, 2019

Operating outside of the well-resourced city center, the company’s clinic offers affordable diagnostic services.

Scientists Point which Part of the Brain is Responsible for Parental Behaviors in Frogs

Jul 26, 2019

Evolution appears to have varying effects on the neural wiring for parenthood in animals.

Botox, No Longer Just Cosmetic but an Aid in Possible Treatment of Endometriosis

Jul 26, 2019

New study says that Botox injections could help alleviate pain caused by endometriosis suffered by millions of women worldwide.

Minimizing Plastic Waste is a Personal Responsibility

Jul 24, 2019

Adopting certain methods will help reduce the impact plastic is having on oceans and other waterways around the world.

Reforestation Could Erase 100 Years of Carbon Emissions, Says Study

Jul 24, 2019

Increasing the Earth’s forests by an area the size of the United States would cut atmospheric carbon dioxide 25 percent.

Why Zombie Ants Do That Thing They Do

Jul 23, 2019

Zombie ants drop their jaws, not because of mind control, but because of muscular manipulation.

Permanent Liquid Magnets to Take Stage in the Lab

Jul 23, 2019

Scientists have concocted permanent liquid magnets that may be used in assisted drug delivery in the human body and in other applications.

Optogenetics in Visual Perception Trickery

Jul 23, 2019

New York City scientists manipulate mice nerve cells to let it see lines that are not actually there.

The Glow-in-the-Dark Shark

Jul 23, 2019

Researchers discover a tiny, luminescent shark in the Gulf of Mexico.