Swimmer’s itch: What causes this neglected snail-borne disease?
Cercarial dermatitis is caused by the larvae of blood flukes that are parasites of birds or mammals. A new study suggests that a cercarial...
Moral illusions may alter our behavior
Just as optical illusions can fool the eye to present a distorted image of reality, moral illusions can fool our decision-making ability, making us...
Crops grown together ‘cooperate’ better in just two generations
Crops bred to thrive in single-crop settings begin adapting to growing in multispecies environments over just two generations, shows a new study.
Early gibbon fossil found in southwest China: Discovery fills evolutionary history gap of apes
A team of scientists has discovered the earliest gibbon fossil, a find that helps fill a long-elusive evolutionary gap in the history of apes.
Tropical insects are extremely sensitive to changing climates
Insects that are adapted to perennially wet environments, like tropical rainforests, don't tend to do well when their surroundings dry out. New research indicates...
Cacao: Multiple interactions in its cultivation
In the cultivation of organic cacao, many factors determine the yield. An international research team has now identified important players and their combined effects.
Engineering an enzyme against antibiotic-resistant anthrax
In the 2001 'Amerithrax' attacks, anthrax-causing spores were sent through the mail to media outlets and members of Congress, sickening at least 22 people...
Daily multivitamin may improve cognition and possibly protect against decline, study suggests
New research shows that taking a daily supplement may improve cognition in older adults. In the study, researchers estimated that three years of multivitamin...
Genetic discovery could lead to better treatments for common tumor in dogs
Newly discovered genetic commonalities and differences among the most prevalent types of canine soft tissue sarcomas, a common and potentially deadly tumor, could pave...
Intelligent cooperation to provide surveillance and epidemic services in smart cities
Scientists explore the potential uses of integrated unmanned aerial vehicles and mobile robots for public good.
