Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered some key features that explain just what turns on a protein that is considered to be a master regulator of how the human body uses ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 2, 2013
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Transgendered androphilic males were accepted in traditional hunter-gatherer cultures because they were an extra set of hands to support their families. Conversely, by investing in and supporting their kin, these males ensured ...
Social Sciences
Oct 2, 2013
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Examining a long-lived forest, researchers have found that Black Spruce trees, which dominate the northern forests of North America, succumb about five years after being weakened by environmental stresses. Without rejuvenating ...
Environment
Oct 2, 2013
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Insects are repelled by N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, also known as DEET. But exactly which olfactory receptors insects use to sense DEET has eluded scientists for long. Now researchers at the University of California, Riverside ...
Biochemistry
Oct 2, 2013
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Nocturnal animals need their noses to stay alive. Mice, among others, depend on their impressive olfactory powers to sniff out food or avoid danger in the dark.
Plants & Animals
Oct 2, 2013
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A tiger cub has been born at London Zoo for the first time in 17 years, with the moment captured by hidden cameras, the zoo announced Wednesday.
Plants & Animals
Oct 2, 2013
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A photo captures only as much as the camera in use will allow, and is therefore limited by the field of view of the camera's lens. In the case of smartphones and many advanced cameras, the view from the lens is much smaller ...
Computer Sciences
Oct 2, 2013
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The timing of the first leaves on trees and plants can make or break an agricultural season. Too early, and the leaves might be blasted by the last frost. Too late and they miss out on maximizing the growing season.
Environment
Oct 2, 2013
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BlackBerry is eyeing the sale of office space to cut expenses after posting a nearly $1 billion loss last quarter, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Business
Oct 2, 2013
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US authorities said Wednesday that they have busted an online black market for drugs, hitmen, hacker tools and more, arresting the suspected mastermind of a nefarious bazaar called Silk Road.
Internet
Oct 2, 2013
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