Growing up at a different temperature seems to transform common prey bacteria into predators, suggesting that bacterial ecology is more fluid than we thought
People with type 2 diabetes who take part in clinical trials may benefit from professional weight loss advice, regular monitoring and moral support, which can be lacking outside of research settings
A camera can recreate how animals see the world through both visible and ultraviolet light
Companies around the world are spreading crushed rocks on farms to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in a process called enhanced weathering, but the hard part is measuring how much is stored
A nuclear war could lead to food shortages due to soot blocking out the sun, but a model suggests seaweed farming could expand to meet up to 15 per cent of the food eaten by humans
Route diversions around Africa mean longer transport times and higher prices
I see a lot of wildlife photography from both amateurs and professionals. At the highest level in both domains, there are perfectly composed, pin-sharp, exquisitely exposed photos of the natural world, and then there are those that aren’t quite up to snuff. Capturing the beauty of nature can be an exhilarating experience, but even the … Continue reading "Filling the frame – some tips on wildlife photography"
New experiments are uncovering the secrets of cyclocarbons– molecular forms of pure carbon that had eluded chemists for decades
3D modeling exposes why carrots curl in the fridge
Scholars critique “egregious” lack of archival research on remains of Black Philadelphians in the Morton collection
Saga highlights how slow, opaque action by publishers threatens the integrity of the research literature
Veterinarian Daniel Salamone thinks private enterprise could make research more relevant and efficient
Viral protein stimulates nerves in respiratory passages, could be target for treatment
