Robert May, Theoretical Ecologist Who Advised UK Gov’t, Dies
Robert May, Theoretical Ecologist Who Advised UK Gov’t, Dies
The Australian physicist-turned-biologist served as a top scientist in the UK government and president of the Royal Society, among other prestigious appointments.
The Australian physicist-turned-biologist served as a top scientist in the UK government and president of the Royal Society, among other prestigious appointments.
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Climate Change Speeds Extinctions
Kerry Grens | May 3, 2015 | 1 min read
Species die-offs are expected to accelerate as greenhouse gases accumulate, according to a meta-analysis.
Study: Ebola Predictions Overstated
Jef Akst | Apr 2, 2015 | 2 min read
Most forecasting methods used to predict the extent of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa overestimated the epidemic’s reach, an updated analysis shows.
Minimal Toolkit for Stem Cell Self-Renewal
Anna Azvolinsky | Jun 5, 2014 | 3 min read
Researchers identify a network of a dozen transcription factors needed to maintain the pluripotent state of mouse embryonic stem cells.
Shell Sculpture
Dan Cossins | Sep 1, 2013 | 3 min read
A mathematical model explains the physical mechanisms behind the formation of seashell spines, an insight that could shed light on the convergent evolution of the trait.
Cities Affect Global Weather Currents
Edyta Zielinska | Jan 28, 2013 | 1 min read
The heat emanating from large metropolitan areas may be changing weather patterns thousands of miles away.
Battle of the Sexes
Hannah Waters | Nov 17, 2011 | 3 min read
Traits that help one sex but hurt the other are not sufficient for maintaining genetic variation.