Building bacteria to keep ourselves well
That feeling in your gut? Well, it's in your head, but some of it does truly start in the gastrointestinal tract.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 12, 2021
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Washington University in St. Louis
Why is the North American fall so red compared with Europe?
Each fall, the leaves of almost half of North America's species of trees and shrubs turn red. But why is bewitching autumn foliage—to borrow from Mark Twain—so common in New England, but not in Europe?
Plants & Animals
Nov 12, 2021
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Are supply chain disruptions here to stay?
It's common knowledge that holiday shopping is going to be challenging this year due to the broken supply chain. Many favorite items—like game consoles, toys, clothing and shoes—will be in short supply. And if you're ...
Economics & Business
Nov 12, 2021
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Stretchy, bendy, flexible LEDs
Sure, you could attach two screens with a hinge and call a cell phone "foldable," but what if you could roll it up and put it in your wallet? Or stretch it around your wrist to wear it as a watch?
Materials Science
Oct 22, 2021
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First artificial scaffolds for studying plant cell growth
As a baby seedling emerges from the depths of the soil, it faces a challenge: gravity's downward push. To succeed, the plant must sense the force, then push upward with an even greater force. Visible growth is proof that ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 20, 2021
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Considering others' perspectives can prevent unfavorable outcomes
Everyday life comes with its own set of inconveniences: traffic jams, endless lines at the grocery store and extended customer service hold times with annoying background music playing. Wouldn't it be nice to avoid those ...
Social Sciences
Oct 18, 2021
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For 50 years, mass incarceration has hurt American families. Here's how to change it
For nearly 50 years, the incarceration rate in the U.S. has grown at an exponential rate. Today, the U.S. has the largest prison population in the world. Incarceration is especially common in poor communities of color where ...
Social Sciences
Oct 14, 2021
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5
Stellar fossils in meteorites point to distant stars
Some pristine meteorites contain a record of the original building blocks of the solar system, including grains that formed in ancient stars that died before the sun formed. One of the biggest challenges in studying these ...
Astronomy
Oct 12, 2021
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Study explores adaptation in island, mainland anoles
Islands are hot spots of evolutionary adaptation that can also advantage species returning to the mainland, according to a study published the week of Oct. 11 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Plants & Animals
Oct 12, 2021
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The new-new kids on the block: hybrid lizards
There are many different kinds of anoles, but they tend not to mix. Females recognize the colorful, extendable neck flap of an amorous male of the same species, or the pattern of his head-bobbing dance. As a result, the Jets ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 11, 2021
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