Bat signal: Fireflies' glow tells bats they taste awful
Fireflies flash not just for sex, but survival, a new study suggests.
Fireflies flash not just for sex, but survival, a new study suggests.
Plants & Animals
Aug 22, 2018
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Chopping onions is usually associated with watery and stinging eyes. But after the onions are diced and the tears are dried, the vegetable pieces can sometimes develop an unpleasant bitter taste. Now, one group reports in ...
Other
Aug 15, 2018
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Fruit fly larvae can taste ribonucleosides, the building blocks of gene transcripts, according to a new study publishing on August 7 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Hubert Amrein and Dushyant Mishra of Texas A&M ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 7, 2018
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The pungent compound 6-gingerol, a constituent of ginger, stimulates an enzyme in saliva that breaks down foul-smelling substances. It thus ensures fresh breath and a better aftertaste. Citric acid, on the other hand, increases ...
Other
Jul 31, 2018
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Experiencing regret can leave a "bad taste" in one's mouth and drive an individual to compensate for one's losses. This immediate post-regret phenomenon was once thought to be unique to humans, but it has been recently demonstrated ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 21, 2018
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Whether you are choosing a restaurant or the destination for your next vacation, making decisions about matters of taste can be taxing.
Social Sciences
Jun 6, 2018
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From burgers to steaks, beef has a long history of being a delicious part of dinner. But what if that pleasant experience of eating beef could extend beyond the dinner plate? Now, one group reports in ACS' Journal of Agricultural ...
Biochemistry
May 16, 2018
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Scientists have discovered bees linger on a flower, emptying it of nectar, because they have sugar-sensing taste neurons which work together to prolong the pleasure of the sweetness.
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2018
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A major national survey of over 1,200 Australians, led by Western Sydney University, found that social class has a strong influence on a person's cultural tastes – with level of education and occupation being key factors ...
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2018
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Every year Australia's councils contest the academy awards of the water industry: the Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia. Entrants compete on clarity and colour as well as taste and odour.
Environment
Apr 10, 2018
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