Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) image of the bases of pretarsal (ie, on lowest part of leg) adhesive hairs. (A) On the left are the hair…
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Grass pollen grains under light microscope. Credit: A. Menzel and Y. Yuan, Technical University of Munich Scientists in Munich study how pollen from far distances…
A productive lettuce yield following the researchers’ new biodisinfestation method. Credit: Maite Gandariasbeitia et al. Byproducts from the beer and agricultural industry have been shown…
Stock photo of a beached pilot whale carcass. A new study published by the open access publisher Frontiers shows the usefulness of opportunistically collected specimens,…
More than 30 years ago, wilderness areas — natural areas that have not been considerably modified by humans — were identified as priorities of conservation…
DeMMO field team from left to right: Lily Momper, Brittany Kruger, and Caitlin Casar sampling fracture fluids from a DeMMO borehole installation. Credit: ©Matt Kapust…
MARSBOx payload in the Earth’s middle stratosphere (38 km altitude). The shutter is open exposing the top layer samples to UV radiation. Credit: NASA Study…
A: Bioreactor Atmos (“Atmosphere Tester for Mars-bound Organic Systems”). B: A single vessel within Atmos. C: Design schematic. Credit: C. Verseux / ZARM New method…
British Antarctic Survey camera travelling down the 900-meter-long bore hole in the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf. (Marine creature pictured is unrelated to the discovery). Credit: Dr.…
New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that support neuron function, brings hope for targeted treatment options. A…
Novel methods for culturing previously “unculturable” bacteria. Credit: Molina-Menor, Gimeno-Valero, Peretó and Porcar The culture-dependent study allowed to isolate a surprisingly large number of diverse…
UV fluorescence examination. Credit: The authors Analyses of the materials in the scrolls helps put the object into a historical context and guides conservators in…
Bringing neuroscience out of the laboratory and into the concert hall. We all know that moment when we’re in the car, at a concert or…
A recent study examining carbon storage in Pacific Northwest forests demonstrated that although large-diameter trees (21 inches) only comprised 3% of total stems, they accounted…
Induced radio-resistant E. coli, evolve complex mutation profiles as experimental evolution continues and the level of radio-resistance increases. Credit: Michael M. Cox and coauthors Radio-resistance…
Reef manta ray, Mobula alfredi. Credit: Amelia J. Armstrong and colleagues Study uses satellites and photographs to fill in important gaps in migratory patterns for…
Collecting tears from Broad-snouted caiman, Caiman latirostris. Credit: Arianne P. Oriá Bird and reptile tears aren’t so unlike our own, shows a new study in…
In the USA, where the curve of infections has not yet flattened since the beginning of the pandemic, 158,000 people have died from Covid-19 already.…
Parent visiting chicks. Credit: Santiago Merino / National Museum of Natural Sciences Madrid Researchers in Spain study how disease vectors such as flying midges sense…
Promoting blood brain barrier health by reducing elevated pulse pressure in blood could be a promising new preventative solution and/or treatment for dementia. A recent…