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Female damselflies prefer 'hot' males
Researchers have found that female damselflies prefer hot males. Hot male damselflies, who have warmed their bodies in the sun, are more attractive to their female counterparts.
Genetic secrets of common kidney cancer
By examining expression of every human gene in clear cell renal cell carcinoma compared to normal kidney cells, researchers have discovered gene signatures they say explain much of the biology...
Fish may be smarter than we think
Fish are scared of their own reflection - a new finding that suggests their brains are more sophisticated than originally thought, say biologists.
Old Panamanian giant shark nursery found
PANAMA CITY, Panama, May 20 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say the discovery of an ancient shark nursery in Panama might mean juvenile giant sharks probably spent their younger years...
Four gorillas die in Volcanoes National Park
WWF is saddened by the death of four mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. The mother and three infant gorillas were part of an estimated 380 members of the...
Lakers-Suns Game 2, Lakers lead at halftime, 65-56
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Kudzu Spreading Like, Well, Kudzu
This Very Invasive Plant Now Covers More than 7 Milllion Acres in Southern U.S.
Using a pest's chemical signals to control it
Agricultural scientists are tapping into the biochemistry of one of the world's most damaging insect pests to develop a biocontrol agent that may keep the pest away from gardens and...
Scientists Report Major Advance in Modeling Human Disease Caused by Deadly Nipah Virus
Researchers report a major step forward in the development of a new animal model which accurately reflects the human disease caused by the deadly Nipah virus and the related Hendra...
Flower organ's cells make random decisions that determine size
The sepals of the plant Arabidopsis thaliana - commonly known as the mouse-eared cress - are characterised by an outer layer of cells that vary widely in their sizes, and...
New 'Tree of Life' established for one of the largest groups of bacteria
A new 'tree of life' has been constructed by researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech for the gamma-proteobacteria, a large group of medically and scientifically important...
PET scanning probes reveal different cell function within the immune system
A commonly used probe for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning and a new probe developed by researchers at UCLA reveal different functions in diverse cells of the immune system, providing...
Scientists identify mechanism T-cells use to block HIV
Scientists have found a new role for a host protein that provides further insight into how CD8+ T-cells work to control HIV and other infections. Study authors say the finding...
Observatory: When a Mouse Smells a Rat
Researchers report that the scent of urinary proteins in predators is a source of fear for mice.
Researchers discover spider webs' true 'sticking power' (w/ Video)
The secret of a brilliant evolutionary development, spider web glue, has been discovered by University of Akron researchers.
A Conversation With Jeffrey L. Bada: A Marine Chemist Studies How Life Began
Jeffrey L. Bada, a professor in San Diego, says scientists are “closing in” on determining how amino acids became life.
A fat cell grows up: Stages from early to mature cell offer clues for anti-obesity drug development
Getting from point A to B may sound simple, but not so in the formation of fat cells.
Protein power for Jack and the beanstalk
Plant geneticists are on a determined quest -- to control auxin, a powerful plant growth hormone. Auxin tells plants how to grow, where to lay down roots, how to...
Plumage-color traits more extreme over time
Ever since Darwin, researchers have tried to explain the enormous diversity of plumage color traits in birds. Now researchers are adding something new to this particular field of research, which...
Leaving the Chameleons of Madagascar
Scientists complete a very successful expedition to Madagascar, having found the rare chameleons they sought.
Scientists create mouse grimace scale
MONTREAL, May 17 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers say they've created a mouse grimace scale that shows mice, as do humans, express pain through their facial expressions.
Fruit Bat Sex Chat Prompts Sexual Harassment Spat
Fellatio, fruit bats, and allegations of sexual harassment. These are the ingredients of a...
A Eureka for Hardy Biologists
Biologists discovered at least nine new species on an expedition to the island of New Guinea in Indonesia.
A bad night for moths | Martin Wainwright
Confusing the admirable aims of promoting moth awareness with capturing a snapshot of numbers on a particular night is unwiseAny sensible UK moth would have been tucked up in bed at the...
New spray to control container-breeding mosquitoes
Two existing insecticides have been combined to create a novel, long-lasting spray that attacks all stages of container mosquitoes' lifecycles.
Invasive swamphen thrives in Florida
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., May 17 (UPI) -- An invasive purple swamphen may be added to South Florida's waterfowl hunting season to reduce the bird's thriving population, state wildlife officials...
Mangrove planting can rapidly silt up lagoons
Planting mangroves may harm lagoons in Sri Lanka.
FOR KIDS: A pepper part that burns fat
Study finds that dihydrocapsiate may give a diet extra power