Research: Tube-dwelling anemones have largest mitochondrial genome on record —
The tube-dwelling anemone is an ancient sea creature that resembles a prehistoric flower. The animals live slow, long and predictable lifestyles and look...
Research: Artificial mother-of-pearl created using bacteria —
The strongest synthetic materials are often those that intentionally mimic nature.
One natural substance scientists have looked to in creating synthetic materials is nacre,...
Research: An underlying selection mechanism prevents one color from dominating —
There appears to be an underlying selection mechanism at work among Gouldian Finches -- a mechanism that allows this species to produce and...
Research: Bacteria reveal strong individuality when navigating a maze —
Although they are considered the simplest of all life forms, even microorganisms sense their environment and are able to actively move within it....
Research: Soft tissue makes coral tougher in the face of climate change —
Climate change and ocean warming threaten coral reefs and disrupt the harmonious relationship between corals and their symbiotic algae, a process known as...
Research: Carbon dioxide from Silicon Valley affects the chemistry of Monterey Bay —
MBARI researchers recently measured high concentrations of carbon dioxide in air blowing out to sea from cities and agricultural areas, including Silicon Valley....
Research: The buzz about bumble bees isn’t good —
While many scientists are focused on the decline of honey bees, relatively few study bumble bees. The good news is that a new...
Research: Discovery is good news for conservation, but action is needed to limit fishing...
The discovery of dozens of pregnant giant devil rays accidentally caught in fishing nets in a village along Mexico's northern Gulf of California...
Research: Arctic warming will accelerate climate change and impact global economy —
Carbon released into the atmosphere by the increasing loss of Arctic permafrost, combined with higher solar absorption by Earth's surface due to the...
Research: Auroral ‘speed bumps’ are more complicated, scientists find —
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire Space Science Center find that "speed bumps" in space, which can slow down satellites orbiting closer...
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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...
