Research: Proteins stand up to nerve cell regression —
A study by Duke-NUS Medical School has found that members of the multiprotein 'Integrator complex', known for its role in gene regulation, are...
Research: 43-year-old mystery of Polynya in Antarctica unraveled —
A study led by NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Research Scientist Diana Francis has unraveled the four decade long mystery surrounding the occurrence of...
Research: NASA’s InSight detects first likely ‘quake’ on Mars —
NASA's Mars InSight lander has measured and recorded for the first time ever a likely "marsquake."
The faint seismic signal, detected by the lander's...
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...
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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...
