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Coral transplantation the simple and cheap solution to reef restoration
It is a question asked by marine scientists from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Barrier Reef; how best to restore coral reefs and marine habitat once it has...
Video: Frog Invasion Closes Road in Greece
CBS News RAW: Greek officials say a horde of frogs forced the closure of a key Northern highway for two hours.
Australia to Take Japan to Court over Whaling
Japan Skirts International Ban on Commercial Whaling by Harpooning Hundreds of Whales for Scientific Research
Moth spit produces bigger potatoes
ITHACA, N.Y., May 28 (UPI) -- Spit from a caterpillar helps Colombian Andes potatoes grow larger, a finding that could benefit farmers worldwide, scientists said.
Ultrasound could boost tissue implant success
When we think of ultrasound, it's usually imaging the inside of the body that springs to mind. However, while ultrasound imaging typically requires frequencies that are 50 to 2500 times...
Pitt researchers discover gene mutation linked to lymphatic dysfunction
A genetic mutation for inherited lymphoedema associated with lymphatic function has been discovered that could help create new treatments for the condition, say researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate...
Solar panels fool breeding insects
The cells that make up solar panels can draw insects from their breeding sites, fooling them into believing they're laying their eggs in a safe place, a new study finds.
Scaffold gradients: Finding the right environment for developing cells
People often have strong opinions on the 'right' firmness of mattresses for themselves, and, as it turns out, some cell types have similar preferences for their support structures. Now a...
Colour-coded tracking method helps scientists analyse outcomes of newly transplanted tissue
A group of 'colour-coded' laboratory mice are providing researchers with a novel way of tracking T-cells, enabling them to visualise and monitor the cellular immune responses of transplanted tissue in...
Artificial sweeteners, without the aftertaste: Scientists find bitter-blocking ingredient
Researchers have discovered a chemical that specifically blocks people's ability to detect the bitter aftertaste that comes with artificial sweeteners such as saccharin. The key is a molecule known only...
Compulsive behaviour in mice cured by bone marrow transplant
Scientists earlier found that mice missing one of a group of core developmental genes known as the Hox genes developed an odd and rather unexpected pathology: the mutant animals groomed...
Shape matters: The corkscrew twist of H. pylori enables it to 'set up shop' in the stomach
The bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which lives in the human stomach and is associated with ulcers and gastric cancer, is shaped like a corkscrew, or helix. For years researchers have hypothesized...
Study may explain the cause of lymphoma
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- U.S. cancer scientists say they've discovered an interaction between a cell signaling system and a gene that might be the cause of B-cell...
Memory of mum's voice remains strong for young sea lions
(PhysOrg.com) -- Young sea lions are able to recognise their mother's voices long after they've been weaned, a new Macquarie University study has found. The research provides rare evidence of...
Scientists criticize 'Ardi' discovery
SALT LAKE CITY, May 27 (UPI) -- A group of U.S. scientists is criticizing a habitat claim involved in the discovery in Africa last year of a purported human...
Parasite to host plant gene transfer found
YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 27 (UPI) -- Japanese scientists say they've discovered the first evidence of nuclear genetic transfer from a host to a parasite plant species.
Scientists rally round convicted Peruvian researcher
Peru's science academy is supporting a biologist convicted of defamation for criticising another scientist's study of transgenic maize.
Oil spill threatens toothy marine predator that is cultural and historic icon
The BP oil blowout in the Gulf of Mexico threatens the existence of a critically endangered sawfish and its relative that recently has been proposed to join it as the...
NDE methods for evaluating ancient coins could be worth their weight in gold
Demonstrating that chemistry sometimes can inform history, researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Colorado College and Mount Saint Mary's University in...
Stalking Infectious Diseases in Wildlife
Tony Goldberg tracks infectious diseases, including West Nile virus.
Researchers learn about role of bees in tropical ecosystems using radio transmitters
A New York State Museum scientist is one of several researchers who have become the first to use tiny radio transmitters to track bees over long distances in a forest...
Vodka’s molecular cocktail
Not all vodkas are created equal – research suggests the spirit’s molecular make up could influence drinkers’ preferences
The language of bats
Many species of bats hunt insects 'on the wing' by making ultrasonic calls and using the echo to find prey while in flight. But do bats use echolocation calls to...
Bird feeding: 'questions raised'
Birds given supplementary food in spring and summer have lower broods, a new study finds, raising questions over the benefits of bird feeding.
Recipes for Health: Warm Green Bean Salad With Frisée and Walnuts
If you don’t have frisée, this salad can be made with any lettuce with a bitter taste.
U.S. puts hopes in bedraggled Afghan police
If the U.S. is to succeed in seizing control of Kandahar — the country's second-largest city — from the Taliban this summer, improving the performance of the police will be at the...
Report: Trans fat limits lead to healthier foods
(AP) -- Holy fish sticks! Scientists finally have some good news about fat in our foods.
Dow closes below 10,000
A late-day stock market selloff has given the Dow Jones industrial average its first close under 10,000 in nearly four months.