Mongoose pups conceal identity to survive
Young mongooses may conceal their identity—even from their own parents—to survive.
Plants & Animals
May 2, 2017
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Apple growing cash stash spurs talk of huge acquisition
As Apple's stash of cash grows, so does the possibility that the company will use some of the money for a huge acquisition that would expand its empire beyond iPhones and other gadgets.
Business
May 2, 2017
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Cancer-causing virus masters cell's replication, immortality
Viruses are notorious for taking over their host's operations and using them to their own advantage. But few human viruses make themselves quite as cozy as the Epstein-Barr virus, which can be found in an estimated nine out ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 2, 2017
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Novel designs for interference microscopy objectives earn Rudolf Kingslake Medal
Two researchers from Zygo Corporation are recipients of the Rudolf Kingslake Medal and Prize for 2016. The award is presented annually to the most noteworthy original paper published in the journal Optical Engineering by ...
Engineering
May 2, 2017
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Holy chickens: Did Medieval religious rules drive domestic chicken evolution?
Chickens were domesticated from Asian jungle fowl around 6000 years ago. Since domestication they have acquired a number of traits that are valuable to humans, including those concerning appearance, reduced aggression and ...
Evolution
May 2, 2017
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Scientists scrutinize first aid for man o' war stings
In recent decades, trusted first aid resources have recommended stings from man o' war (Physalia species) be treated differently from other jellies. But when researchers at the University of Hawai'i - Mānoa (UHM) dug into ...
Ecology
May 2, 2017
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California proposes stringent cap on toxic chemical in drinking water
California regulators are proposing a strict limit on a toxic man-made chemical that has contaminated water supplies throughout the state, particularly in its vast agricultural heartland.
Environment
May 2, 2017
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USA Today owner Gannett warns workers of possible breach
Gannett, the publisher of USA Today and other newspapers, has warned about 18,000 current and former employees that hackers may have had access to their personal information after breaking into the emails of members of its ...
Security
May 2, 2017
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Biology's need for speed tolerates a few mistakes
Biology must be in a hurry. In balancing speed and accuracy to duplicate DNA, produce proteins and carry out other processes, evolution has apparently determined that speed is of higher priority, according to Rice University ...
Biochemistry
May 2, 2017
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Putting students closer to explosive solar events
NJIT has a long-established reputation as a leader in researching phenomena originating on the star closest to Earth—the Sun. NJIT's optical telescope at Big Bear Solar Observatory and radio telescope array at Owens Valley, ...
Space Exploration
May 2, 2017
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