Research: Lifting the veil on star formation in the Orion Nebula —
The stellar wind from a newborn star in the Orion Nebula prevents more new stars from forming nearby. That is the result of...
Research: Pulse pattern suggests distant black hole must be spinning at least at 50...
On Nov. 22, 2014, astronomers spotted a rare event in the night sky: A supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy,...
Research: Milky Way-sized galaxy lacking galactic neighbors —
Long ago in a galaxy far, far away, fewer galaxies were born than expected -- and that could create new questions for galaxy...
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: Stick insect study shows the significance of passive muscle force for fast movements...
Zoologists have gained new insights into the motor function of limbs of different sizes. Long, heavy limbs such as arms or legs differ...
Research: Sunscreen and cosmetics compound may harm coral by altering fatty acids —
Although sunscreen is critical for preventing sunburns and skin cancer, some of its ingredients are not so beneficial to ocean-dwelling creatures. In particular,...
Research: Change of teeth causes yo-yo effect in elephants’ weight —
The teeth of most mammals, including humans, are only replaced once in a lifetime, when the milk teeth give way to the permanent...
Research: Genes on the move help nose make sense of scents —
The human nose can distinguish one trillion different scents -- an extraordinary feat that requires 10 million specialized nerve cells, or neurons, in...
Research: In a national park, researchers study African elephant movement and vegetation using satellites...
An elephant never forgets. This seems to be the case, at least, for elephants roaming about Namibia, looking for food, fresh water, and...
Research: Fighting another virus? Blame your parents —
Genetics may play a bigger role in the body's disease-fighting ability than scientists previously thought, according to the results from a new study...
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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...
