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Smarter Than a First-Grader? Crows Can Perform as Well as 7 To 10-Year-Olds on Cause-and-Effect Water Displacement Tasks
July 23, 2014 — In Aesop's fable about the crow and the pitcher, a thirsty bird happens upon a vessel of water, but when he tries to drink from it, he finds the water level out of his reach. Not strong enough ... full story -
Vasculature of the Hive: How Honey Bees Stay Cool
July 23, 2014 — Honey bees, especially the young, are highly sensitive to temperature and to protect developing bees, adults work together to maintain temperatures within a narrow range. New research also supports ... full story -
Spinach Could Lead to Alternative Energy More Powerful Than Popeye
July 23, 2014 — Spinach gave Popeye super strength, but it also holds the promise of a different power for a group of scientists: the ability to convert sunlight into a clean, efficient alternative fuel. Physicists ... full story -
Bird 'Backpacks' Put Wood Thrush Migration on the Map
July 23, 2014 — Researchers have created the first migratory connectivity map produced for a songbird, using tracking from both breeding and winter sites. They were able to trace the route taken by wood thrushes ... full story -
The Birth of Topological Spintronics: New Material Combo Could Lead to More Efficient Computers
July 23, 2014 — The discovery of a new material combination that could lead to a more efficient approach to computer memory and logic is the first promising indication that it may be possible to build a practical ... full story -
15-Year Analysis of Blue Whale Range Off California Finds Conflict With Shipping Lanes
July 23, 2014 — A comprehensive analysis of the movements of blue whales off the West Coast found that their favored feeding areas are bisected by heavily used shipping lanes, increasing the threat of injury and ... full story -
The Physics of Lead Guitar Playing
July 23, 2014 — String bends, tapping, vibrato and whammy bars are all techniques that add to the distinctiveness of a lead guitarist's sound, whether it's Clapton, Hendrix, or BB King. Now a guitarist and ... full story -
Dog Jealousy: Study Suggests Primordial Origins for the 'Green-Eyed Monster'
July 23, 2014 — Dogs exhibit jealous behaviors. The first experimental test of jealousy in dogs supports the view that there may be a more basic form of jealousy, which evolved to protect social bonds from ... full story -
3-D Image of Paleolithic Child's Skull Reveals Trauma, Brain Damage
July 23, 2014 — Three-dimensional imaging of a Paleolithic child's skull reveals potentially violent head trauma that likely lead to brain ... full story -
Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Helps Treat HCV in Patients Co-Infected With HIV
July 23, 2014 — Treatment of HIV patients co-infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) with an anti-retroviral drug therapy not only tackles HIV, but also reduces HCV replication, according to a new ... full story -
Major Impact of Climate Change on Antarctic Fur Seals
July 23, 2014 — Genetic analysis of Antarctic fur seals, alongside decades of in-depth monitoring, has provided unique insights into the effect of climate change on a population of top-predators. The findings show ... full story -
Age of Puberty in Girls Influenced by Which Parent 'Imprinted' Genes Are Inherited from
July 23, 2014 — The age at which girls reach sexual maturity is influenced by 'imprinted' genes, a small sub-set of genes whose activity differs depending on which parent passes on that gene, according to ... full story -
Genetics of Cancer: Non-Coding DNA Can Finally Be Decoded
July 23, 2014 — Cancer is a disease of the genome resulting from a combination of genetic modifications, or mutations. We inherit from our parents strong or weak predispositions to developing certain kinds of ... full story -
How Much Magma Is Hiding Beneath Our Feet? Mysteries of Earth's Crust Pierced
July 23, 2014 — Molten rock, or magma, has a strong influence on our planet and its inhabitants, causing destructive volcanic eruptions and generating some of the giant mineral deposits. Our understanding of these ... full story -
How Stress Hormones Promote Brain's Building of Negative Memories
July 23, 2014 — Scientists have discovered a key component to better understanding how traumatic memories may be strengthened in women. Their study's findings suggest that developing clinical treatments that ... full story -
Physicians Seeing Increase in Brown Recluse Spider Bites
July 23, 2014 — Medical toxicologists are reporting an increase in patients seen with brown recluse spider bites this summer. There are two components to spider bites -- the cutaneous lesion and, more rarely, the ... full story -
Strategy Proposed for Preventing Diseases of Aging
July 23, 2014 — Researchers argue that medicine focuses too much on fighting diseases individually instead of concentrating on interventions that prevent multiple chronic diseases and extend healthy lifespan. They ... full story -
Calcification in Changing Oceans
July 23, 2014 — What do mollusks, starfish, and corals have in common? Aside from their shared marine habitat, they are all calcifiers -- organisms that use calcium from their environment to create hard carbonate ... full story -
Voyager Spacecraft Might Not Have Reached Interstellar Space
July 23, 2014 — In 2012, the Voyager mission team announced that the Voyager 1 spacecraft had passed into interstellar space, traveling further from Earth than any other humanmade object. But, in the nearly two ... full story -
New Approach in Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Target Alien Polluters
July 23, 2014 — Humanity is on the threshold of being able to detect signs of alien life on other worlds. By studying exoplanet atmospheres, we can look for gases like oxygen and methane that only coexist if ... full story
- Smarter than a first-grader? Crows can perform as well as 7- to 10-year-olds on cause-and-effect water displacement tasks
- Vasculature of the hive: How honey bees stay cool
- Spinach could lead to alternative energy more powerful than Popeye
- Bird 'backpacks' put wood thrush migration on the map
- The birth of topological spintronics: New material combo could lead to more efficient computers
- 15-year analysis of blue whale range off California finds conflict with shipping lanes
- The physics of lead guitar playing
- Dog jealousy: Study suggests primordial origins for the 'green-eyed monster'
- 3-D image of Paleolithic child's skull reveals trauma, brain damage
- Combination antiretroviral therapy helps treat HCV in patients co-infected with HIV
- Major impact of climate change on Antarctic fur seals
- Age of puberty in girls influenced by which parent 'imprinted' genes are inherited from
- Genetics of cancer: Non-coding DNA can finally be decoded
- How much magma is hiding beneath our feet? Mysteries of Earth's crust pierced
- How stress hormones promote brain's building of negative memories
- Physicians seeing increase in brown recluse spider bites
- Strategy proposed for preventing diseases of aging
- Calcification in changing oceans
- Voyager spacecraft might not have reached interstellar space
- New approach in search for extraterrestrial intelligence: Target alien polluters
- A crystal wedding in the nanocosmos may lead to fast multi-functional processing units on single chip
- Scientists find way to maintain quantum entanglement in amplified signals
- Atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon
- Lives and deaths of sibling stars
- Can machines think? Misidentification of humans as machines in Turing tests
- Satellite galaxies put astronomers in a spin
- Could tailored golf balls improve golfing performance?
- The electric slide dance of DNA knots
- Ancient genetic material from caries bacterium obtained for the first time
- Electronic nose could aid in rescue missions
- Life expectancy gains threatened as more older Americans suffer from multiple medical conditions
- Alaska frogs reach record lows in extreme temperature survival
- Dopamine transporter: Stampede supercomputer used to study common link between addiction, neurological disease
- Presence of uterine cancers at time of hysterectomy studied using morcellation
- New knee implant saves the ligaments
- Vaccine for dust-mite allergies created
- Potential genetic link between epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders
- Gene variant identified as heart disease risk factor for women
- Safeguarding Belize's barrier reef with conservation drones
- Oso disaster had its roots in earlier landslides
- Vulnerability of sharks as collateral damage in commercial fishing shown by study
- Extra exercise helps depressed smokers kick the habit faster
- Therapeutic bacteria prevent obesity in mice, study finds
- Enhanced instrument enables high-speed chemical imaging of tissues
- Vitamin D deficiency raises risk of schizophrenia diagnosis
- High-salt diet doubles threat of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes
- Distinctive developmental origin for a drainage tube in the eye
- Death of a parent during childhood is associated with greater mortality in early adulthood
- African elephant genome suggests they are superior smellers
- Pathogenic connection between autoimmune disorders, cancer found
- Ultrasonically propelled nanorods spin dizzyingly fast
- Technique simplifies creation of high-tech crystals
- Quantum leap in lasers brightens future for quantum computing
- How children categorize living things
- Radio frequency ID tags on honey bees reveal hive dynamics
- Understanding how neuro cells turn cancerous
- Communication between nostril/skin microbiome bacteria can influence pathogen behavior
- Report on viruses looks beyond disease
- NASA's Fermi finds a 'transformer' pulsar
- 'Comb on a chip' powers new atomic clock design
- New water balance calculation for Dead Sea
- Bats use polarized light to navigate: First mammal known to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate
- Law of physics governs airplane 'evolution': Constructal law explains progression of passenger jets, sets guidelines for future aircraft
- Dangers of desert dust: New diagnostic tool for valley fever
- Asian genes in European pigs result in more piglets
- Fly-inspired sound detector: New device based on a fly's freakishly acute hearing for futuristic hearing aids
- A new multi-bit 'spin' for magnetic random access memory storage
- Study reveals 'unhappiest' cities in the U.S.
- Meerkats' sinister side is secret to their success, study shows
- Jeju Island, Korea is a live volcano
- Anti-cancer drug kicks HIV out of hiding
- Mixed genes mix up the migrations of hybrid birds
- Hubble traces halo of a galaxy more accurately than ever before: An in-depth look at giant elliptical galaxy Centaurus A
- Creating optical cables out of thin air
- Self-cooling solar cells boost power, last longer
- Global temperature reaches record high in June following record warmth in May
- Schizophrenia's genetic 'skyline' rising as genetic code linked to illness grows
- HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis: Success of the Millennium shown in most comprehensive study to date
- Neuroprotective role of immune cell discovered
- High school lacrosse players at risk for concussions, other injuries, study finds
- Viral therapy could boost limb-saving cancer treatment
- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus detected in air of Saudi Arabian camel barn
- Low strength brain stimulation may be effective for depression
- Rigid connections: Molecular basis of age-related memory loss explained
- High-precision software developed for diagnosing eye sensitivity
- Computer privacy: Share button may share your browsing history, too
- Boosting the force of empty space: Theorists propose way to amplify force of vacuum fluctuations
- Scientists use simple, low cost laser technique to improve properties and functions of nanomaterials
- First total synthesis of madangamine D, a molecule of biomedical interest
- Innovative system anticipates driver fatigue in the vehicle to prevent accidents
- Massive neutrinos and new standard cosmological model: No concordance yet
- Children's impulsive behaviour is related to brain connectivity
- Is Antarctic sea ice cover really setting record highs? Processing errors may be confusing the matter
- Mammoth and mastodon behavior was less roam, more stay at home
- Eating probiotics regularly may improve your blood pressure
- Global warming 'pause' since 1998 reflects natural fluctuation
- Understanding graphene's electrical properties on an atomic level
- Real price of steak: Comparing environmental costs of livestock-based foods
- Transiting exoplanet with longest known year: 704 Earth days
- Epigenetic tie to neuropsychiatric disorders found
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