Research: Why do we freeze when startled? New study in flies points to serotonin...
A Columbia University study in fruit flies has identified serotonin as a chemical that triggers the body's startle response, the automatic deer-in-the-headlights reflex...
Scientists discover potential way to manage insects without chemicals
The world’s insects are headed down the path of extinction with more than 40 per cent of insect species in decline according to the...
Study: “Impossible” Black Hole in The Milky Way Galaxy
Researchers revealed that the newly discovered black hole has a mass 70 times greater than the mass of the sun.
The discovery of the huge...
Research: Children of first-time mothers, those in home-based childcare log most screen time —
Children's average daily time spent watching television or using a computer or mobile device increased from 53 minutes at age 12 months to...
Research: A new theory for how black holes and neutron stars shine bright —
For decades, scientists have speculated about the origin of the electromagnetic radiation emitted from celestial regions that host black holes and neutron stars...
Research: Laboratory-evolved bacteria switch to consuming carbon dioxide for growth —
Over the course of several months, researchers in Israel created Escherichia coli strains that consume CO2 for energy instead of organic compounds. This...
Research: Humans co-evolved with immune-related diseases — and it’s still happening —
Some of the same mutations allowing humans to fend off deadly infections also make us more prone to certain inflammatory and autoimmune diseases,...
Researchers discover oldest relative of modern ‘comma’ shrimp
An international team of paleontologists discovered the oldest known ancestor of the comma shrimp, a species that is still abundant today, in a cache...
Study: Early mammal with a different way of hearing
The discovery of a new species of rodent-like mammal from the Cretaceous of China that had ears that were distinct from those of its...
Canadian study team headed to ‘Mars’ (Report)
While a trip to the red planet may still be years away, a team of Canadian researchers are headed to a simulated Mars habitat...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
