Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2017
Fungal pathogen creates 'zombeetles'
As you watch The Walking Dead, consider the possibility that zombies are real and may be in your yard right now.
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Ecology
Sep 5, 2017
Why aren't Britons more outraged about eating chlorinated chicken?
Like a B-movie for a post-Brexit era, consumers in Britain may soon be unwillingly cast in the 2019 blockbuster, Attack of the Chlorine Chickens. If news headlines are to be believed, flocks of toxic fowl are waiting to storm ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 29, 2017
Are consumers ready to give augmented reality a try?
You might have gotten a taste of "augmented reality," the blending of the virtual and physical worlds, as you chased on-screen monsters at real-world landmarks in last year's gaming sensation, "Pokemon Go."
Ecology
Aug 14, 2017
Why aren't we more outraged about eating chicken?
Like a B-movie for a post-Brexit era, consumers in Britain may soon be unwillingly cast in the 2019 blockbuster, Attack of the Chlorine Chickens. If news headlines are to be believed, flocks of toxic fowl are waiting to storm ...
Astronomy
Aug 10, 2017
New observations of Crab Nebula and pulsar reveal polarised emissions
New observations of polarised X-rays from the Crab Nebula and Pulsar, published today in Scientific Reports, may help explain sudden flares in the Crab's X-ray intensity, as well as provide new data for modeling – and understanding ...
Business
Jul 23, 2017
China cashing out as mobile payment soars
Yang Qianqian holds out her smartphone to scan a barcode on the mobile of a vendor selling fresh fruit and vegetables at a bustling outdoor market in Beijing.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 19, 2017
Superhero 'Deadpool' opens fire in virtual reality
Smart-mouthed, mayhem-prone anti-hero "Deadpool" made a virtual reality debut on Wednesday in a "Marvel Powers United" game being tailored for Oculus Rift gear.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 15, 2017
Game players face their demons in virtual reality
Zombies from the television series "The Walking Dead" and other demons are coming to life for video game players in virtual worlds.
Plants & Animals
Jun 12, 2017
Fungus uses zombie female beetles to infect males
A combined team of researchers from the University of Arkansas and Cornell University has found that a type of fungus kills female goldenrod soldier beetles in a unique way—by causing them to attract males, which assists ...
Software
May 23, 2017
More than play: Can video games train sailors and marines?
Blasting video game zombies, aliens and gangsters might not seem intellectually stimulating, but current research shows these computerized conflicts actually sharpen a range of cognitive skills—including better multitasking, ...
