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Meet hedge fund managers of avian world
New research finds that brood parasites living in more variable and unpredictable habitats tend to parasitize -- or squat and drop their eggs in -- the nests of a greater...
Loofah-inspired aerogel efficiently filters microbes from water
Low-cost, functionalized silica material kills bacteria instantly and is easy to clean
Microfluidic chip technology enables rapid multiplex diagnosis of plant viral diseases
A research group composed of Professor Takayuki Shibata and his colleagues at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology has applied a microfluidic chip technology to develop a...
A new method for in vivo plant cell imaging with SNAP-tag proteins
A team of scientists at the Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM) have developed a method for visualizing microtubule dynamics and cell membrane protein endocytosis in living plant cells,...
New insights into lung tissue in COVID-19 disease
Researchers have developed a new three-dimensional imaging technique to visualize tissue damage in severe COVID-19.
Judicial overreach threatens religious freedom
The First Amendment protections of our fundamental rights are being challenged and tested in significant ways, with important implications for all.
Mauritians Launch Rescue to Save Wildlife from Oil Spill
In addition to trapping oil with booms, residents of Mauritius have evacuated endangered plants and animals -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
What kind of animal transports the seeds of the world's smallest fruit-bearing plants?
Balanophora have some of the smallest fruits among angiosperms, leading researchers to question how the seeds of these plants are dispersed. Very little is currently known about their seed dispersal...
Stealthy thieves steal 330-pound safe from ninja museum
A Japanese museum dedicated to the history and practices of ninjas was targeted by thieves who apparently knew something of stealth and speed themselves -- stealing $9,470 in three minutes.
A new molecular guardian of intestinal stem cells
Intestinal stem cells hold a fine balance between two potential forms: remaining as stem cells, or developing into intestinal epithelial cells. In a new study, researchers from Tokyo Medical and...
Incredible mobility of flying foxes complicates conservation efforts
The extraordinary mobility of flying foxes makes management and conservation efforts especially difficult, according to a study published Friday in the journal BMC Biology, .
They 'don't wannna live' with a cinnamon bear: Colour morph black bear with cubs sparks curiosity, concern
Singer-songwriter writer Neil Young once sang "I wanna live with a cinnamon girl," but while the colour is certainly eye-catching, residents of a Fort St. John neighbourhood don't quite share the...
Super-resolution imaging breakthrough in living cells
Edinburgh scientists have developed a new imaging technique that reveals the inner workings of living cells in stunning detail and could pave the way to a better understanding of many...
Flying-foxes' extraordinary mobility creates key challenges for management and conservation
New research led by scientists at Western Sydney University and published in BMC Biology shows that flying-foxes are always on the move among a vast network of roosts, creating key...
Novel hormone discovery provides new insight into the evolution of plant structure
An international study co-led by the Monash University School of Biological Sciences has discovered a stem-cell promoting hormone in the liverwort Marchantia polymopha.
What kind of animal transports the seeds of the world's smallest fruit-bearing plants?
Balanophora have some of the smallest fruits among angiosperms, leading researchers to question how the seeds of these plants are dispersed. However, very little is currently known about their seed...
Fruit flies reveal first known social cue of safety
Scientists discovered the world's first known social cue of safety while observing how different numbers of fruit flies respond to an imminent threat.
Scientists find COVID-19 coronavirus variant linked to milder infections
Researchers in Singapore have discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus that causes milder infections, according to a study published in The Lancet medical journal this week.
Russian doctors deny effort to move Alexei Navalny to Germany
Russian doctors treating opposition leader Alexei Navalny refused Friday to allow him to be transferred to Germany, adding to the mystery of his condition.
The board game Endangered shows just how hard conservation can be
Saving endangered species isn’t easy. Doing so requires the cooperation of many people — from scientists and conservation organizations to governments and local residents — as well as a bit of luck. That’s...
In times of ecological uncertainty, brood parasites hedge their bets
Some birds lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species and let the host parents raise their young. A new study finds that in times of environmental flux,...
BTS release first English-only single, 'Dynamite'
K-pop superstars BTS released a new single, "Dynamite," on Friday, a bouncy disco-pop track that marks the first time the band has performed a song entirely in English.
Minnesota Timberwolves win No. 1 overall pick in 2020 NBA draft lottery
The Minnesota Timberwolves hold the top-overall selection in this year's draft after winning the 2020 NBA draft lottery Thursday night.
Delving into bacterial gene-expression machinery
Transcription factors connect and stabilize bacterial transcription and translation machinery
Fighting cancer with rejection-resistant, 'off-the-shelf' therapeutic T cells
Researchers are developing ready-to-use, off-the-shelf therapeutic T cells. These are genetically engineered T cells that are manufactured from normal, healthy donors. The cells are expanded and well characterized, and have...
Florida mosquitoes: 750 million genetically modified insects to be released
The aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences.
Watch: Australian gold hunters find two nuggets weighing 7.7 pounds
A pair of Australian gold diggers revealed they discovered a pair of large gold nuggets weighing a total 7.7 pounds and with an estimated worth of $250,000.
New approach uses wild genes to improve biological nitrogen fixation in soybeans
One of the top four crops grown worldwide, soybean has been an integral part of Chinese agriculture for a long time, having been domesticated more than 6000 years ago. During...