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Feature: Elementary Watson? No nuclear
Sherlock Holmes brought traditional forensics into the public eye, but now a relative newcomer - nuclear forensics - is being used to solve crimes.
Study: Brains can be energy efficient
FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- German scientists say they've discovered human brains have the ability to be energy efficient.
Microchips aid in pet-owner reunification
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Ohio State University researchers say they've determined stray pets implanted with a microchip have an excellent chance of being reunited with their owners.
Chimpanzees help each other on request but not voluntarily
The evolution of altruism has long puzzled researchers and has mainly been explained previously from ultimate perspectives - I will help you now because I expect there to be some...
Milestone discovery in cell behaviours
A team of international molecular scientists, led by a Monash University researcher has discovered a new, fast mechanism by which cells communicate change - for example their location during spreading...
Alien Giant Snakes Threaten to Invade Up to 1/3 of U.S.
Nine giant snakes could be on the verge of causing ecological catastrophe if they establish themselves in the U.S. wild—at least two have already set up shop in Florida—according to a new report.
Large southern whale DNA study completed
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say an international genetic study of 1,527 Southern Hemisphere humpback whales has been completed.
Using RNAi-based Technique, Scientists Find New Tumor Suppressor Genes In Lymphoma
Researchers have uncovered a large, new cache of genes that act as built-in barriers against cancer. Known as tumor suppressors, the newly identified genes and the insight that they provide...
Genetic map of the cowpea created
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've created a genetic map of the cowpea -- a protein-rich legume vital in the diet of such places as...
Neuroscience: Small, furry … and smart
Researchers have engineered more than 30 strains of 'smart mice', revealing possible ways to boost human brains. But, as Jonah Lehrer finds, cognitive enhancement may come at a cost.
New route to amino acids
Scientists have found a new way of making a class of non-natural amino acids that are widely used in pharmaceuticals and chiral catalysts
Plight of the honeybee stung by funding from the chemical industry
Syngenta produces a pesticide linked to bee deaths. So why has it been allowed to contribute towards research
Scientists use math modeling to predict unknown biological mechanism of regulation
AUSTIN, Texas -- A team of scientists, led by a biomedical engineer at The University of Texas at Austin, have demonstrated -- for the first time --...
Study ID's how our eyes adjust to darkness
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have identified the intricate process that allows a human's eyes to adapt to darkness or bright light very quickly.
No such thing as 'junk RNA,' say Pitt researchers
Tiny strands of RNA previously dismissed as cellular junk are actually very stable molecules that may play significant roles in cellular processes, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh...
Report: 5 foreign snake species threaten US
MIAMI (AP) -- Watch out, animals of South Florida: It's a wild world out there. There are five species of foreign snakes just waiting to eat...
Bacterium Identified as Potato Disease Culprit
(PhysOrg.com) -- Studies tying a new species of Candidatus Liberibacter bacteria to zebra chip (ZC) disease in potato should speed efforts to better protect the tuber crop from costly outbreaks.
Australia fails to plug oil leak
A second attempt to stop oil pouring into Australian waters after a rig accident in the Timor Sea fails.
Satellites track ospreys out to Africa
Two ospreys being tracked using satellite technology during their migration from the Highlands have reached Africa.
Tiny technology may yield major finds -- and possible perils
Imagine a particle so small it would take a million of them to stretch across the period at the end of this sentence. Imagine such particles could help catch cancer...
Scientists Observe Live Human Cells Communicating For the First Time
The basis of a human body's cells' ability to communicate with one another is the vesicle. That little ball packed with biological material is the medium through which all of our billions...
Snake Handling 101
Quick! What should you do if a venomous snake slithers into your workplace? A two-day course in Australia has the answers. Video.
Researchers to model the life cycles of successful virtual teams
Each year, hundreds of scientists from all over the world come to the Florida State University campus to conduct research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Starting in January,...
Ion Tiger Takes to the Skies
The Ion Tiger has set an unofficial flight endurance record for a fuel-cell flying vehicle by soaring for almost an entire day.
Greedy Dogfish Irk Mass. Fishermen
Federally Protected Small Sharks Fight With Commercial Fishermen Over Catch
Rare Frog Species Hit Hardest by Deadly Fungus
Deadly chytrid fungus hits rare frog species the hardest.
2 takeovers take aim at online growth
Two deals announced Tuesday suggest companies expect the rapid growth in online services to continue.
Why do human populations differ? Fruit fly study aims to provide genetic answers
(PhysOrg.com) -- Charles Aquadro, professor of molecular biology and genetics, researches how fruit flies provide clues to humans' own genetic footprints of adaptation.