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Xeriscaping saves water, adds beauty
Xeriscaping can be your path to a visually appealing garden, even if you're in an arid environment.
Keeping pinto beans away from the dark side
Pinto beans are good for us. They are nutritious, packed with protein and fiber. They also contain a host of micronutrients like B vitamins and folate.
First in-depth insights into parturition in rhinos
When exactly is a rhino offspring born? How long does the birth actually take? Does parturition proceed normally?
Bioenergy research discovery paves way to production of new hydrocarbon
Fatty acids, the compounds that give a diet rich in leafy greens and fish its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, are now also heralded for their versatility as raw materials in...
A mechanical way to stimulate neurons
In addition to responding to electrical and chemical stimuli, many of the body's neural cells can also respond to mechanical effects, such as pressure or vibration. But these responses have...
Portable DNA device can detect tree pests in under two hours
A new rapid DNA detection method can identify forest pests and pathogens like Asian gypsy moths and white pine blister rust in less than two hours, without using complicated processes...
The other side of the current insect extinction: Exotic species increase through human impact
Various scientific studies have warned of a global decline in the abundance and diversity of insects. These studies have been carried out mainly on the European and North American continents,...
Archaeologists use tooth enamel protein to show sex of human remains
A new method for estimating the biological sex of human remains based on reading protein sequences rather than DNA has been used to study an archeological site in Northern California....
Lizards' immune systems are not only for fighting germs, but also for regrowing severed tails
The human immune system has been getting a bad rap lately. However, the lizard immune system is finally receiving its due credit for enabling lizards to regrow severed tails.
Couple battling municipality over 'nuisance' wildflower garden
A western Quebec couple is in a battle with their municipality over a specially designed yard containing milkweed, tall grasses and wildflowers.
Researchers discover hybrid fungus involved in lung infections
Aspergillus latus, a species of fungus previously found only in soil or plants, has been found for the first time in a hospital environment by an international group of researchers....
Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?
While there have been thousands of changes to the virus only one is seen as possibly altering its behaviour.
Red kite 30-year Chilterns project a 'conservation success'
The "near-extinct" species is thriving 30 years after being reintroduced in England.
Portable DNA device can detect tree pests in under two hours
Asian gypsy moths feed on a wide range of important plants and trees. White pine blister rust can kill young trees in only a couple of years. But it's not...
Clear strategies needed to reduce bushmeat hunting
Extensive wildlife trade not only threatens species worldwide but can also lead to the transmission of zoonotic diseases. Research sheds new light on the motivations why people hunt, trade or...
Disparities in life expectancy found at census-tract level
Life expectancy in the U.S. varies widely when analyzed at the census-tract level, and the method may provide a more detailed picture of health disparities in the U.S. than other widely used analyses...
Bioenergy research discovery paves way to production of new hydrocarbon
Fatty acids, the compounds that give a diet rich in leafy greens and fish its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, are now also heralded for their versatility as raw materials in...
Japanese film star, singer Haruma Miura dead at 30
Japanese actor and musician Haruma Miura has died at age 30.
4 dying Canadians wait to hear if they'll be allowed to try magic mushrooms for their anguish
It's been about three months since four dying Canadians filed applications with the federal government asking for the right to try magic mushrooms to treat the psychological distress that comes...
Melamine mediates formation of polythymine duplexes
Interactions of free melamine and polythymine tune the formation of DNA nanostructures
Helping students (re)think of themselves as scientists
Understanding science identity and expanding the definition of a scientist to make chemistry more empathetic and equitable
Study reveals intricate details about Huntington's disease protein
The research focuses on axonal transport -- the way in which vital materials travel along pathways called axons inside nerve cells, or neurons. Scientists found that HTT sometimes journeys along these...
Baleen whales have changed their distribution in the Western North Atlantic
Researchers using passive acoustic recordings of whale calls to track their movements have found that four of the six baleen whale species found in the western North Atlantic Ocean --...
Pine beetles successful no matter how far they roam -- with devastating effects
Whether they travel only a few meters or tens of kilometers to a new host tree, female pine beetles use different strategies to find success -- with major negative consequences...
Pioneering method reveals dynamic structure in HIV
The method reveals that the lattice, which forms the major structural component of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is dynamic. The discovery of a diffusing lattice made from Gag and...
When power is toxic: Dominance reduces influence in groups
A new study finds that groups led by subordinate males outperform those led by dominant and aggressive males.
Genetics could help protect coral reefs from global warming
The research provides more evidence that genetic-sequencing can reveal evolutionary differences in reef-building corals that one day could help scientists identify which strains could adapt to warmer seas.
COVID-19: Colombia and Japan report record single-day increases
Colombia and Japan have reported record single-day increases in COVID-19 cases.