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...
Research: Platinum is key in ancient volcanic related climate change —
Supervolcanoes are one of Mother Nature's deadliest phenomena, and when they erupt, they can change the climate of the entire planet.
To get a...
Research: Scientists studying niche construction —
Aphids -- who hasn't been bothered by these little insects at one time or another? Why do they reproduce on plants so successfully?...
Research: Creating a (synthetic) song from a zebra finch’s muscle —
Birds create songs by moving muscles in their vocal organs to vibrate air passing through their tissues. While previous research reported that each...
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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...
