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In A Changing Climate, Species Tend To Go With The Flow

Species expanded their range faster and kept track of climate better when ocean currents matched the direction of warming, a new study suggests.

These Ants Go Crazy For Eggs

Workers of the invasive yellow crazy ant species lay eggs that can serve as a source of food for the colony when times are tough.

Beware: Trans-Fats Are Nastier Than Previously Thought

Trans-fatty acids can directly promote cell death leading without increasing the levels of reactive-oxygen species, study shows.

Seeing Live Mice Light Up In 3D

Scientists have used a palm-sized Compton camera to produce multicolor in vivo images in 3D.

The Mathematics Of Spilling Water On The Table

Scientists have successfully derived a mathematical formula that predicts how droplets spread when they collide with a flat surface.

Whisker Crystals Enable Cooling Without Coolants

One-dimensional crystals with very high thermoelectric efficiency could make ultra-low temperature cooling more practical.

How Dinosaurs Morphed Into Birds

Scientists have identified the gene regulatory sequences that could explain how birds evolved from dinosaurs.

A Mild Way To Break Down Plastic Waste

Researchers have developed a highly efficient catalyst for breaking highly resistant chemical bonds, paving the way for easier recycling of plastic waste.

This Tiny Worm Is A Math Wizard

Researchers have found that roundworms decide where to move by integrating and differentiating signals from their environment.