Nature : Science World Report

Aug 08, 2019 03:42 AM EDT

'Mega-Fires' May Be Too Extreme Even for a Bird That Loves Fire

Fire is a natural part of western forests, but the changing nature of fire in many parts of North America may pose challenges for birds.

Aug 05, 2019 03:17 AM EDT

TV Crews Capture First Evidence of Leopard Seals Sharing Food

Drone footage captured by crews filming the Netflix series Our Planet - narrated by Sir David Attenborough - has shown never-before-seen behavior of two leopard seals sharing food. Despite being considered a charismatic and enigmatic Antarctic predator, leopard seals are normally thought of as being...

Jun 05, 2019 08:22 AM EDT

The Earth's Rotation Moves Water in Lake Garda

Lake Garda has not yet revealed all of its secrets. This attractive tourist destination, unique for its physical and environmental characteristics, is also a case study for several international research teams.

Apr 13, 2019 09:17 AM EDT

Biosynthesis of widespread pigments from bacteria revealed

Aryl polyene are yellow pigments produced by bacteria living in widely varying environments such as soil, the human intestines or other ecological niches

Apr 08, 2019 09:33 AM EDT

Squeezed Nanocrystals: A New Model Predicts Their Shape When Blanketed Under Graphene

In a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and Northeastern University, scientists have developed a model for predicting the shape of metal nanocrystals

Apr 01, 2019 09:25 PM EDT

New polymer mixture creates ultra-sensitive heat sensor

Scientists at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics have developed an ultra-sensitive heat sensor that is flexible, transparent and printable

Mar 16, 2019 09:39 AM EDT

Narwhals spend at least half time diving for food, can fast for several days after meal

Tracking data from male Narwhal shows whales regularly dive to depths of over 700m

Mar 05, 2019 10:06 AM EST

New key players in the methane cycle

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas as well as an energy source. Thus, microorganisms use it for their metabolism. They do so much more frequently and versatile than previously thought, a study in Nature Microbiology now reveals

Feb 21, 2019 10:36 AM EST

Squid could provide an eco-friendly alternative to plastics

Self-healing fabric, abrasion-resistant coatings, precision drug delivery and smart textiles are among the potential applications of squid 'ring tooth' protein

Feb 12, 2019 07:50 AM EST

Mosquitoes that carry malaria may have been doing so 100 million years ago

CORVALLIS, Ore. - The anopheline mosquitoes that carry malaria were present 100 million years ago, new research shows, potentially shedding fresh light on the history of a disease that continues to kill more than 400,000 people annually.

Feb 08, 2019 09:43 AM EST

Study explores new way to help increase conservation impact

A study led by researchers at the University of Southampton reveals huge variations in the similarity and breadth of animal roles in nature across different parts of the world.

Feb 02, 2019 09:32 AM EST

What causes rats without a Y chromosome to become male?

A look at the brains of an endangered spiny rat off the coast of Japan by University of Missouri (MU) Bond Life Sciences Center scientist Cheryl Rosenfeld could illuminate the subtle genetic influences that stimulate a mammal's cells to develop as male versus female in the absence of a Y chromosome.