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Rare Sumatran Rabbit Photographed
Researchers say the rare
rabbit may now be found only
in two remote national parks
on the Indonesian island of
Sumatra, and conservation is
critical. ... > full story
Solar Desalination System for Arid Land Agriculture
A solar-powered system uses
nanofiltration membranes to
treat the local brackish
water, resulting in
high-quality desalinated
irrigation water. The
... > full story
Gourmet Butterflies Speed North
A new study has shown how a
butterfly has changed its
diet, and consequently has
sped northwards in response
to climate change.
Researchers found that
warmer summers have allowed
... > full story
Autopsy of a Eruption: Linking Crystal Growth to Volcano Seismicity
A forensic approach that
links changes deep below a
volcano to signals at the
surface could ultimately
help to predict future
volcanic eruptions with
... > full story
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Brightly Colored Bird Bills Indicate Good Health
May 24, 2012 — Female bill color reflects the health of the bird, a new study shows. Females with more colorful bills have higher antibody levels, indicating greater strength and the ability to fight off ... > full story -
Physicists Set New Record for Graphene Solar Cell Efficiency
May 24, 2012 — Doping may be a no-no for athletes, but researchers say it was key in getting unprecedented power conversion efficiency from a new graphene solar cell created in their ... > full story -
Seismic Hazard: Faults Discovered Near Lake Tahoe Could Generate Earthquakes Ranging from 6.3 to 6.9
May 24, 2012 — Results of a new US Geological Survey study conclude that faults west of Lake Tahoe, Calif., referred to as the Tahoe-Sierra frontal fault zone, pose a substantial increase in the seismic hazard ... > full story -
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds With Biomedical Potential
May 24, 2012 — A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce substances that could one day treat human diseases, a new study has ... > full story -
DNA Evidence Shows That Marine Reserves Help to Sustain Fisheries
May 24, 2012 — Biologists have presented the first evidence that areas closed to all fishing are helping to sustain valuable Australian fisheries. The scientists applied a forensic DNA profiling approach to track ... > full story -
Plants Could Use Light Even More Effectively for Food Production
May 24, 2012 — Scientists have concluded that it is possible to develop plants that produce even more food by reducing the level of pigments which make no contribution to photosynthesis. The conclusion is based on ... > full story -
Unusual Quantum Effect Discovered in Earliest Stages of Photosynthesis
May 24, 2012 — Quantum physics and plant biology seem like two branches of science that could not be more different, but surprisingly they may in fact be intimately tied. Scientists have discovered an unusual ... > full story -
El Niño Weather and Climate Change Threaten Survival of Baby Leatherback Sea Turtles
May 24, 2012 — When critically endangered leatherback turtle hatchlings dig out of their nests, they enter a world filled with threats to survival. Now, Drexel University researchers have found that the climate ... > full story -
Commonly Used Pesticide Turns Honey Bees Into 'Picky Eaters'
May 24, 2012 — Biologists have discovered that a small dose of a commonly used crop pesticide turns honey bees into "picky eaters" and affects their ability to recruit their nestmates to otherwise good sources of ... > full story -
Invasive Species Underwater: Deep Sea Animals Stowaway on Submarines and Reach New Territory
May 24, 2012 — Marine scientists studying life around deep-sea vents have discovered that some hardy species can survive the extreme change in pressure that occurs when a research submersible rises to the surface. ... > full story
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