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Each Species Sings A Song Of Silence

The silent gaps between birdsong syllables can help tell one bird species from the other, showing that there is information in silence.

Gift Ideas For Lab Rats

Out of Christmas present ideas for the scientist in your life? Here are ten options that any lab rat is sure to love.

Scientists Identify ‘Glutton’ Neurons In Fly Brains

Taotie neurons, named after an insatiable Chinese orge, serve as the master center of feeding behavior in fruit fly brains.

Water Striders Know How To Maximize Their Jumps

Researchers have found that water striders can adjust their jump speed to just below a critical threshold where surface tension would break.

The Unexpected Slimming Effect Of Sweet Potato Waste

Proteins in wastewater from sweet potato processing have been found to reduce fat levels and weight in mice.

The Secret Of The Stradivarius Is (Partly) In The Wood

Chemical treatments to prevent rotting might be behind the highly sought after sound of a Stradivarius violin.

What You Need To Know About Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine

Derek Wallace, global dengue program medical director of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, on the company's plans for dengue and Zika vaccines.

How An Amino Acid Can Control A Plants’ Breath

Plant scientists have demonstrated how a type of amino acid helps to regulate the opening and closing of tiny plant pores called stomata.

East Asian Dust Storms Linked To Algal Blooms

Dust storms like the one that hit China in 2010 dump iron into the oceans, sparking massive algal blooms.