Salts as building blocks for organocatalysis
There are certain molecules that exist twice, so to speak: as themselves and as their mirror image. “These so-called chiral […]
Biochemistry
Adaptability of some coral reef fish to rising temperatures
Researchers at the Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi have found that
The changing chorus: How movements and memories influence birdsong evolution
New research from the University of Oxford has provided fresh insights into how bird songs evolve over time, revealing a
Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Uncorking the cancer risks
A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier
The unforseen effects of melting glaciers on Arctic coastal ecosystems
Researchers found that climate change induced glacial melt increases the heavy metal content and changes the microbiome of habitat-forming brown
Caribou migration patterns are shrinking
Decades of data following the migratory patterns of endangered caribou show that migration areas have decreased significantly. Researchers are concerned
Study raises the possibility of a country without butterflies
Butterflies are disappearing in the United States. All kinds of them. With a speed scientists call alarming, and they are
Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese
Researchers studying British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes associated with canine obesity and shown that these genes are also
Insect populations are declining — and that is not a good thing
Tiny, cold-blooded animals like flies depend on their environment to regulate body temperature, making them ideal “canaries in the mine”