Research: What is causing more extreme precipitation in northeastern U.S.? Hurricanes and tropical storms...
From Maine to West Virginia, the Northeast has seen a larger increase in extreme precipitation than anywhere else in the U.S. Prior research...
Research: Study based on ten years of research in subtropical forests —
A new study shows that, in addition to the diversity of tree species, the variety of animal and fungus species also has a...
Research: Bioengineers develop a simple tissue-grafting approach to increase brown fat mass in the...
Brown fat tissue in the body can burn enormous amounts of energy to generate heat, and studies in humans and animals have suggested...
Research: Heatwave deaths will rise steadily by 2080 as globe warms up —
If people cannot adapt to future climate temperatures, deaths caused by severe heatwaves will increase dramatically in tropical and subtropical regions, followed closely...
Research: Scientists discover why elusive aye-aye developed such unusual features —
It is one of the most unusual primates on the planet -- famed for its large eyes, big ears and thin, bony finger...
Research: Sunscreen for dancing molecules —
Since life is mostly based on water, our molecules are moving, vibrating and somersaulting in a liquid environment. But electron microscopy, a superb...
Research: Do spiders have a favorite color? Wolf spiders see more than we thought...
Scientists recently discovered the aptly named peacock jumping spiders have the color vision needed to appreciate the male's gaudy display.
Now biologists at the...
Research: Can seagrass help fight ocean acidification? Of course, the only way to truly...
Seagrass meadows could play a limited, localized role in alleviating ocean acidification in coastal ecosystems, according to new work led by Carnegie's David...
Research: Animal taxonomy: Outwardly identical, yet distinct
All placozoans are superficially identical. But comparative genomic data reveals the presence of different genera. This is the first time that a new...
Research: Fruit flies farm their own probiotics —
The role of bacteria inhabiting our bodies is increasingly recognized as part of our wellbeing. It is in our intestines that the most...
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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...
