Fungi in 100 million year-old seafloor sediments could possess novel antibiotics.
Fungi in 100 million year-old seafloor sediments could possess novel antibiotics.
NYU’s Langone Medical Center continues to struggle from the lasting impact of the 15-foot storm surge that accompanied the recent hurricane.
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Organizations are calling for a common set of sign language for scientific terms.
Two species of songbirds pack their nests with scavenged cigarette butts that repel irksome parasites.
While exploring the genetics of a rare type of tumor, Stephen Baylin discovered an epigenetic modification that occurs in most every cancer—a finding he’s helping bring to the clinic.
In the introduction to his latest book, renowned naturalist George Schaller describes the evolving role of the field biologist through the lens of his experiences with Himalayan wildlife.
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The role of field biologists is changing as conservation biology evolves and ecological challenges mount.
A new show at New York’s Museum of Art and Design celebrates olfaction and the science behind modern perfume making.