Scorpions use strongest defense mechanisms when under attack Scorpions tend to use their strongest defense mechanisms, according to new research published November 13 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Arie van der Meijden and colleagues at Centro de Investigação ...

The 'evolution' of Little Red Riding Hood New analysis reveals whether different folktales are related or not Evolutionary analysis can be used to study similarities among folktales, according to new research published November 13 in the open-access journal PLOS ...

Plasma experiment demonstrates admirable self-control Researchers exploit plasma self-organization as a path to economical fusion power A team of Chinese and American scientists has learned how to maintain high fusion performance under steady conditions by exploiting ...

Intranasal insulin improves cognitive function in patients with type 2 diabetes BOSTON – In recent years, the link between type 2 diabetes and dementia has become widely recognized. Older individuals with diabetes develop Alzheimer's disease ...

Fantastic phonons: Blocking sound, channeling heat with 'unprecedented precision' Imagine living on a bustling city block, but free from the noise of car horns and people on the street. The emerging field of phononics could one day make this ...

Feral cats avoid urban coyotes, are surprisingly healthy Study suggests urban coyotes may 'protect' certain wildlife from cats COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Cats that live outdoors in the city do their darnedest to steer clear of urban coyotes, a new study says. The cats cause less ...

NASA sees a re-awakening of ex-Depression 30W in a different ocean The former tropical storm known as 30W that moved from the western North Pacific Ocean basin into the northern Indian Ocean appears to be ramping up for a short stint at depression status again. ...

Lifting fusion power onto an (optimized) pedestal New insights into a fusion plasma's transport barrier promise to boost future reactor performance In a collaborative effort, researchers in the United States and the United Kingdom have developed a new technique that ...

New antenna spreads good vibrations in fusion plasma 'Shoelace Antenna' exploits naturally occurring resonant vibrations to regulate heat and particle flow through the plasma boundary in a tokamak fusion reactor If you want to catch a firefly, any old glass jar will ...

BUSM/BMC study shows decrease in sepsis mortality rates (Boston) – A recent study from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) shows a significant decrease in severe sepsis mortality rates over the past 20 years. Looking ...

Expert assessment: Ocean acidification may increase 170 percent this century Substantial costs expected from coral reef loss and declines in shellfisheries; Cold water corals also at risk In a major new international report, experts conclude ...

Lignin-feasting microbe holds promise for biofuels Nature designed lignin, the tough woody polymer in the walls of plant cells, to bind and protect the cellulose sugars that plants use for energy. For this reason, lignin is a major challenge for those ...

Northeastern researchers have discovered a new treatment to cure MRSA infection Recent work from University Distinguished Professor of Biology Kim Lewis promises to overcome one of the leading public health threats of our time. In a groundbreaking study published ...

Snow melts faster under trees than in open areas in mild climates It's a foggy fall morning, and University of Washington researcher Susan Dickerson-Lange pokes her index finger into the damp soil beneath a canopy of second-growth conifers. The tree cover is dense here, ...

Impulsivity, rewards and Ritalin: Monkey study shows tighter link MADISON – Even as the rate of diagnosis has reached 11 percent among American children aged 4 to 17, neuroscientists are still trying to understand attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

ORNL study uses neutron scattering, supercomputing to demystify forces at play in biofuel production OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Nov. 13, 2013 — Researchers studying more effective ways to convert woody plant matter into biofuels at the Department of Energy's ...

Stingray movement could inspire the next generation of submarines The fish's unique way of swimming could improve deep-sea vehicles' agility and fuel efficiency BUFFALO, N.Y. ─ Stingrays swim through water with such ease that researchers from the University ...

Sobriety, spirituality linked for teens in treatment Study finds increased spirituality in teens associated with abstinence, increased positive social behaviors and reduced narcissism Akron, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2013 — If the spirit is truly willing, perhaps the flesh is not so ...

Nature's glowing slime: Scientists peek into hidden sea worm's light Clouds of bioluminescent mucus -- emitted by a marine worm that lives in a cocoon-like habitat -- is linked to a common vitamin Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography ...

Gut microbes in healthy kids carry antibiotic resistance genes Friendly microbes in the intestinal tracts (guts) of healthy American children have numerous antibiotic resistance genes, according to results of a pilot study by scientists at Washington ...

Geranylgeraniol suppresses the viability of human prostate cancer cells and HMG CoA reductase Researchers at Texas Woman's University have shown that a diterpene geranylgeraniol found in linseed oil, Cedrela toona wood oil, sucupira branca fruit oil and more ...

Automated test construction can better assess student mastery of common core state standards Issue also looks at how principals' leadership can affect student learning, challenges of outcome-reporting bias in education research, and principles for stronger ...

Study: Your brain sees things you don't Our brains perceive objects in everyday life of which we may never be aware, a study finds, challenging currently accepted models about how the brain processes visual information University of Arizona doctoral degree candidate ...

Deletion of any single gene provokes mutations elsewhere in the genome Findings call for a rethinking of cancer genetics Johns Hopkins researchers report that the deletion of any single gene in yeast cells puts pressure on the organism's genome to compensate, ...

Gene linked to common intellectual disability University of Adelaide researchers have taken a step forward in unravelling the causes of a commonly inherited intellectual disability, finding that a genetic mutation leads to a reduction in certain ...