Megalodon: The broad diet of the megatooth shark
Otodus megalodon was the largest predatory fish in Earth’s history: Measuring up to 24 meters, it was longer than a…
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Flowers unfold with surprising precision, despite unruly genes
Flowers grow stems, leaves and petals in a perfect pattern again and again. A new Cornell study shows that even…
Can plants hear their pollinators?
When pollinators visit flowers, they produce a variety of characteristic sounds, from wing flapping during hovering, to landing and takeoff….
The dietary bug in a cancer therapy
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered a surprising link between diet, intestinal microbes and the efficacy of cancer therapy….
Vitamin D supplements show signs of protection against biological aging
Results from the VITAL randomized controlled trial reveal that vitamin D supplementation helps maintain telomeres, protective caps at the ends…
Good news for people with migraine who take drugs before or during pregnancy
There’s good news for people with migraine who take common drugs before or during pregnancy — a new study found…
Scientists discover class of crystals with properties that may prove revolutionary
Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers have discovered a new class of materials — called intercrystals — with unique electronic properties that…
Are groovy brains more efficient?
Many grooves and dimples on the surface of the brain are unique to humans, but they’re often dismissed as an…
Bed-netting prototypes to target malaria-causing parasites
Southwest Research Institute tapped into its drug formulation and manufacturing expertise to fabricate two bed netting prototypes targeting malaria-causing blood…
Personal space chemistry suppressed by perfume and body lotion indoors
In 2022 a team led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry discovered that high levels of OH radicals can…