Study: Size matters for bee ‘superorganism’ colonies
Scientists have carefully studied the intricacies of how individual organisms live and act together in groups known as biological collectives. In “superorganisms” such as...
Stanford biochemists produce opiates with yeast and sugar
Pain relief is a necessity to many people in all parts of the world. Opiates grown from plants are the present source or opiates...
Research shows why nitrous oxide emissions should factor into climate change mitigation
Poorly drained agricultural soils emit enough of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide that the resulting climate change effects could far exceed the benefits of...
Viable method developed to convert CO2 to carbon nanofibers
Many researchers have attempted to find a use for the increasing level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere in order to reduce the...
Study shows carboxyl groups can enhance organic carbon preservation
PhD student Lisa Curti, jointly funded by Diamond and University of Leeds has had her first paper published in the prestigious Nature Portfolio journal...
Scientist proves electric eels can leap and kill attackers
Vanderbilt University biologist Kenneth Catania is the first to show definite proof that electric eels can and do leap out of their watery homes...
Scientists develop novel 3D printing technique to engineer biofilms
The research may aid in developing drugs to fight the negative effects of these microorganisms that adhere to surfaces.
Anne S. Meyer, an associate professor...
Biologists show that human faces were adapted by fighting
The evolution and adaptation of the human face are the result of adaptations that make the human face more resilient to being hit by...
Research: The surprising link between caterpillar poop and our climate
A study led by the University of Cambridge has found that periodic mass outbreaks of leaf-munching caterpillars can improve the water quality of nearby...
Prehistoric people knew how to prevent tooth decay
Ancient peoples knew the medicinal qualities and dietary benefit of some plants thousands of years before agriculture was developed by humans. Karen Hardy with...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
