Research: In dangerous fungal family’s befriending of plants, a story of loss —
If Lewis Carroll had described in detail the mushroom Alice nibbles in Wonderland to shrink and grow to her rightful size, he might...
Research: Microbiome community linked to lower influenza susceptibility —
Specific respiratory microbiome communities may be linked to influenza susceptibility, according to a study published January 9, 2019 in the open-access journal PLOS...
Research: Material that shields beetle from being burned by its own weapons, holds promise...
Carabid beetles produce caustic chemicals they spray to defend themselves against predators, and the compound that protects their bodies from these toxic substances...
Research: Large Antarctic Ice Shelf, home to a UK research station, is about to...
Glaciology experts have issued evidence that a large section of the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica, which is home to the British Antarctic...
Research: New wasps named after biscuits and Doctor Who aliens —
University of Adelaide researchers were inspired by everything from chocolate biscuits and Doctor Who aliens when choosing names for 10 new species of...
Research: DNA is managed like climbers’ rope to help keep tangles at bay —
A process that cells use to unravel knotted strands of DNA -- resembling a method used to control climbing ropes -- has been...
Research: Expert calls for urgent action to conserve iconic Australian species —
A long-held view that koalas get all their hydration from eating leaves has been overturned by new research published today from Dr Valentina...
Enormous bubbles spotted rushing out from Milky Way’s center
The centre of our galaxy has blown some bubbles. Astronomers using the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa have discovered a pair of enormous bubbles...
Study: What’s that noise? The 17-year cicadas are back
With warm daytime weather and mild nights upon us, you may find yourself opening a window to enjoy the cool spring air. But accompanying...
Report: First-ever comprehensive geologic map of the moon
Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks make up those bright and dark splotches on the moon? Well, the USGS has just released...
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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...
