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Why the Leopard Got Its Spots
October 19, 2010 — Why do leopards have rosette-shaped markings but tigers have stripes? Rudyard Kipling suggested that it was because the leopard moved to an environment "full of trees and bushes and stripy, speckly, ... > full story -
Dog Ownership Is Associated With Reduced Eczema in Children With Dog Allergies
September 30, 2010 — Children with eczema have a greater risk of developing asthma and food allergies. The number of children with eczema is rising, but the reasons are unclear. A new study examines the relationship ... > full story -
Pet Allergies Worsen Hay Fever Symptoms, Study Finds
September 28, 2010 — Being allergic to dogs or cats may worsen your ragweed allergies, according to a new study. Researchers found that people with pet allergies often develop ragweed allergy symptoms more quickly than ... > full story -
More Predators Doesn't Equal More Danger for Urban Bird Nest, Study Finds
September 23, 2010 — While birds living in urban areas face more predators than do those in rural areas, that doesn't mean urban birds face more danger from nest robbers. A six-year study conducted in 19 central Ohio ... > full story -
Ingredient in Soap Points Toward New Drugs for Infection That Affects Two Billion
September 22, 2010 — The antibacterial ingredient in some soaps, toothpastes, odor-fighting socks, and even computer keyboards is pointing scientists toward a long-sought new treatment for a parasitic disease that ... > full story -
Early Reproduction Retains Fertility in Cheetah Females
September 22, 2010 — Reproduction in free-ranging female cheetah in Namibia is far better than expected. Their reproductive organs are healthy and approximately 80 percent of their young reach adulthood. With these ... > full story -
Scientists Uncover Process Enabling Toxoplasmosis Parasite to Survive Homelessness
September 20, 2010 — The parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis requires a stress response system that helps it survive the move to infect new cells, scientists have reported -- a discovery that could lead to new ... > full story -
World's Last Remaining Tigers Clustered in 6% of Available Habitat
September 14, 2010 — Researchers have revealed an ominous finding: most of the world's last remaining tigers -- long decimated by overhunting, logging, and wildlife trade -- are now clustered in just six percent of their ... > full story -
Three out of Four Cats Will Wear a Collar, Making It Worth a Try
September 8, 2010 — Almost three out of four cats in a new study wore collars consistently during a six-month study, suggesting that most cats will tolerate a collar even if their owners are skeptical about its success. ... > full story -
Chemists Develop Simple Technique to Visualize Atomic-Scale Structures
September 2, 2010 — Researchers have devised a new technique -- using a sheet of carbon just one atom thick -- to visualize the structure of molecules. The technique, which was used to obtain the first direct images of ... > full story
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