A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research
Covering the life sciences inside and out
Music videos could be helpful tools for science communication and education, but anti- and pseudoscience activists are also using this medium to spread their views.
A brewmaster is creating a signature concoction using yeast found in his facial hair.
Scientists unravel the confusing molecular biology behind a fruit fly’s reliance on a single type of cactus.
Will the recently launched Reproducibility Initiative succeed in cleaning up research and reducing retractions?
Security concerns during the Cold War may have led to the generation of misinformation on the physiological effects of microwave radiation from mobile phones.
Researchers show that DNA supercoils are dynamic structures that can “hop” long distances, a phenomenon that could affect gene regulation.
A phylogenetic study of traditional plant remedies could aid drug development.
Professional dialogue between scientists and non-scientists is not easy, but when successful, it can create powerful insights and relationships.
Researchers monitor the movement of the Pacific’s largest predators and share the information with the world in real time.