Soccer goalies process the world differently, muti-sensory integration tests show
In the game of soccer (association football), goalkeepers have a unique role. To do the job well, they must be ready to make split-second...
Remnant of cell division could be responsible for spreading cancer
Once thought to be the trash can of the cell, a little bubble of cellular stuff called the midbody remnant is actually packing working...
Consistent metabolism may prove costly for insects in saltier water
Increased salinity usually spells trouble for freshwater insects like mayflies. A new study finds that the lack of metabolic responses to salinity may explain...
Astronomers discover first step toward planet formation
Astronomers have gotten very good at spotting the signs of planet formation around stars. But for a complete understanding of planet formation, we also...
Deciphering the intensity of past ocean currents
Ocean currents determine the structure of the deep-sea ocean floor and the transport of sediments, organic carbon, nutrients and pollutants. In flume-tank experiments, researchers...
Thalamus regulates adaptability of the adult brain
It is generally believed that the adaptability of the adult brain mainly takes place in the cortex. However, a new study shows that the...
How bacteria can organize themselves
Structural patterns can be created due to the chasing interactions between two bacterial species. In a new model, scientists describe how interactions on the...
How male mosquitoes compensate for having only one X chromosome
Researchers have discovered the master regulator responsible for balancing the expression of X chromosome genes between males and females in the malaria mosquito. This...
Ginger pigment molecules found in fossil frogs
Palaeontologists discover molecular evidence of phaeomelanin, the pigment that produces ginger coloration. Phaeomelanin is now toxic to animals – this discovery may be first step...
Pulsars may make dark matter glow
The central question in the ongoing hunt for dark matter is: what is it made of? One possible answer is that dark matter consists...
