Research: Prehistoric peopling in southeast Asia — genomics of Jomon and other ancient skeletons...
Uncovering the expansion processes of human habitats in the past is of great importance for understanding the origins and establishment of present-day populations...
Research: For the first time, scientists are putting extinct mammals on the map —
Researchers from Aarhus University and University of Gothenburg have produced the most comprehensive family tree and atlas of mammals to date, connecting all...
Research: Unique enzyme powers bioluminescent worms’ mating swarm —
A new study led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History looks at the genes behind an incredible, luminous seasonal mating...
Research: Study constrains the history of volatile transport from the atmosphere into the deep...
The Earth has been through a lot of changes in its 4.5 billion year history, including a shift to start incorporating and retaining...
Research: Researchers incorporate optoelectronic diodes into fibers and weave them into washable fabrics —
The latest development in textiles and fibers is a kind of soft hardware that you can wear: cloth that has electronic devices built...
Research: Lost Norse of Greenland fueled the medieval ivory trade, ancient walrus DNA suggests...
The Icelandic Sagas tell of Erik the Red: exiled for murder in the late 10th century he fled to southwest Greenland, establishing its...
Research: Courting nitrogen in cover crop, sweet potato pairings —
Some relationships can be complicated. Take the one between sweet potato crops and soil nitrogen, for example.
Too little nitrogen and sweet potato plants...
Research: Where do crows go in winter? —
"Partial migration" -- where some individuals within a population migrate and some don't -- is common among birds and is speculated to be...
Research: Genetic ‘toolkit’ helps periwinkles gain advantage on the seashore —
Periwinkles, struggling to survive the seashore battleground, have developed a genetic 'toolkit' to help them adapt to different environments, a new study shows.
This...
Research: Thinking big about sustainable construction —
The construction and operation of all kinds of buildings uses vast amounts of energy and natural resources. Researchers around the world have therefore...
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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...