News tagged with movement patterns

Movement patterns of endangered turtle vary from Pacific to Atlantic

The movement patterns of critically endangered leatherback turtles vary greatly depending on whether the animals live in the North Atlantic or the Eastern Pacific, with implications for feeding behavior and ...

Biology / Ecology

created May 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ticks can adapt to the Spain's climatic diversity

Carnivores in the Iberian Peninsula, such as the Iberian lynx, are under an increasingly serious threat: ticks that can adapt to changing climatic conditions and that can even survive in extremely arid environments. ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Swiss, Nissan research car that reads the driver's thoughts

In the future, thinking about turning left may no longer be just a thought. Japanese auto giant Nissan and a Swiss university are developing cars that scan the driver's thoughts and prepares the vehicle for ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 28, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 8

Uncovering the evolution of REM sleep: Ostriches sleep like platypuses

(PhysOrg.com) -- The brain activity of ostriches in REM sleep is unique, alternating between fast, small waves - characteristic of REM sleep in other birds, and large, slow waves typical of those occurring ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 25, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

All-nighters can bring on euphoria, risky behavior

(PhysOrg.com) -- A sleepless night can make us cranky and moody. But a lesser known side effect of sleep deprivation is short-term euphoria, which can potentially lead to poor judgment and addictive behavior, ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Mar 23, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study of an ancient bacterial gene sheds light on movement of North American peoples

(PhysOrg.com) -- DNA from the stomach bacteria of a young man who died hundreds of years ago is shedding light on movement patterns of North American peoples and when they came in contact with Europeans.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 18, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A virtual muscle machine for kids with disabilities

It was her love of ballet that led her to work with children who have motor disabilities. The retired dancer, now an occupational therapist, is pioneering a new "virtual" method to analyze movement patterns ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 27, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Elephant data informs habitat protection

(PhysOrg.com) -- Collaborative Cardiff University research tracking the movements of three Bornean elephants will inform protection of their habitat.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 24, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Research explores options for deer population control

(PhysOrg.com) -- Whitetail deer bounding across campus is an all-too-familiar scene. In recent years, however, Cornell's deer population has skyrocketed, leading to such hazards as collisions with cars, destruction ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 12, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Researcher uncovers koalas' creature comforts

University of Queensland Master of Science student Maren Dammann is aiming to uncover what makes a koala's wish list when it comes to choosing a place to live.

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0