Red seaweeds, including those in sushi, thrive despite ancestor’s loss of genes
Research News Study may spawn ways to genetically alter red algae October 31, 2019 You’d think that losing 25 percent of your genes would be a big problem for survival.…
Former Arkansas State Senator Sentenced to More Than 18 Years in Prison for Bribery Scheme
A former Arkansas State Senator was sentenced today to 220 months in prison for organizing and leading a bribery scheme in which state funds were directed to non-profit entities in…
Ancient molecules from the sea likely burst into the air from ocean waves
Research News Discovery helps explain how organic matter thousands of years old is removed from the ocean October 31, 2019 When waves break in the ocean, they inject tiny particles…
Study uncovers magnetic memory of European glass eels
Research News Researchers find first evidence of fish with magnetic memory of water currents November 1, 2019 A new study led by NSF-funded researchers at the University of Miami Rosenstiel…
Virginia Man Indicted for Producing Child Pornography
A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia returned an indictment today charging a Hamilton, Virginia man with production of child pornography. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice…
Galapagos sea life study highlights importance of biodiversity in the face of climate change
Research News Mobile species and diverse ecological communities may be more resilient to environmental challenges November 1, 2019 As the world’s climate continues to change, biologically diverse communities may be…
Facial recognition software has a gender problem
Research News A glance at a face doesn’t always tell the right story November 1, 2019 With a brief glance, facial recognition software can categorize gender with remarkable accuracy. But…
Two Individuals Associated With a Mental Health Company Plead Guilty to Health Care Fraud and Tax Evasion
Two individuals associated with a mental health company pleaded guilty to health care fraud related to the submission of false claims to Medicaid and tax evasion, announced Principal Deputy Assistant…