Growing a dinosaur’s dinner
Scientists have measured the nutritional value of herbivore dinosaurs' diet by growing their food in atmospheric conditions similar to those found roughly 150 million...
How looking at the big picture can lead to better decisions
New research suggests how distancing yourself from a decision may help you make the choice that produces the most benefit for you and others...
Theorists publish highest-precision prediction of muon magnetic anomaly
Latest calculation based on how subatomic muons interact with all known particles comes out just in time for comparison with precision measurements at new...
Sunk cost fallacy in mice, rats and humans
New research has shown that mice, rats, and humans all commit the sunk cost fallacy.
Scientists discover how antiviral gene works
It's been known for years that humans and other mammals possess an antiviral gene called RSAD2 that prevents a remarkable range of viruses from...
Biorenewable, biodegradable plastic alternative synthesized
Polymer chemists have taken another step toward a future of high-performance, biorenewable, biodegradable plastics. The team describes chemical synthesis of a polymer called bacterial...
Broken shuttle may interfere with learning in major brain disorders
A broken shuttle protein may hinder learning in people with intellectual disability, schizophrenia, or autism.
What causes the sound of a dripping tap — and how do you stop...
Scientists have solved the riddle behind one of the most recognizable, and annoying, household sounds: the dripping tap. And crucially, they have also identified...
New research on avian response to wildfires
New research explores the effects fire has on ecosystems and the wildlife species that inhabit them. Scientists examined the impacts of fires of different...
Repellent research: Navy developing ship coatings to reduce fuel, energy costs
It can repel water, oil, alcohol and even peanut butter. And it might save the US Navy millions of dollars in ship fuel costs,...
