Research: What makes the deadly pufferfish so delectable —
Some people consider pufferfish, also known as fugu, a delicacy because of its unique and exquisite flavor, which is perhaps seasoned by knowledge...
Research: Introducing high-performance non-fullerene organic solar cells —
Organic solar cells (OSCs) has driven their efficiencies to above 10% to reach a viable level for commercialization. However, the increase in the...
Research: Birds can mistake some caterpillars for snakes; can robots help?
When a caterpillar disguises itself as a snake to ward off potential predators, it should probably expect to be treated like one.
This is...
Research: two flower species show us how —
Scientists have discovered how two closely-related species of Asiatic dayflower can coexist in the wild despite their competitive relationship. Through a combination of...
Saving the planet, one shade-grown cup at a time
Rodewald, the Garvin Professor of Ornithology in the Department of Natural Resources, looks for win-win outcomes...
Sweetgrass mosquito repellent found that is as good as DEET
Sweetgrass, Hierochloe odorata, has been known to repel mosquitoes for centuries. Native Americans first used the plant as an insect repellent. The chemicals that...
Research: Researchers forecast interactions between two owl species and the quality of their habitat...
Scientists are puzzling out how to address the declining numbers of northern spotted owls (NSO) in their Pacific Northwest forest habitat. A new...
Research: Pole-to-pole study of ocean life identifies nearly 200,000 marine viruses —
An international team has conducted the first-ever global survey of the ecological diversity of viruses in the oceans during expeditions aboard a single...
Positive YouTube Videos of Wolves Linked to Greater Tolerance (Study)
A new study from North Carolina State University suggests that people have more tolerance for wolves after seeing...
Scientists discover a new source of space weather — too close to home
Beyond Earth’s atmosphere are swirling clouds of energized particles — ions and electrons — that emanate from the sun. This “solar wind” buffets the...
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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...
