Fossils may need air to form
Research News Presence of oxygen allows preservation and fossilization of remains November 8, 2019 Some of the world’s most exquisite fossil beds were formed millions of years ago during time…
For species that mate for life, bonding behaviors provide advantages
Research News Mathematical models show displays can become part of a population’s evolution November 8, 2019 Male birds of species that form long-lasting pair-bonds often continue to make elaborate displays…
Harvesting genes to improve watermelons
Research News Scientists compare species of watermelons for new insights to improve quality November 8, 2019 When many people think of watermelons, they think of cultivated watermelons with the sweet,…
Malaria Researchers’ Findings May Have Implications for Preventing Spread of Deadly Disease
Research News Parasites genes prepare it for the unexpected, but could be exploited to fight the disease November 8, 2019 NSF-suported researchers and their collaborators are using systems biology approaches…
Scientists probe the limits of ice
Research News Transition between ice and liquid water gets fuzzy at the nanoscale November 8, 2019 How small is the tiniest possible particle of ice? According to new NSF-funded research…
Paper trail leads to heart valve discoveries
Research News Bioengineers’ filter-paper models hint at how valves calcify November 8, 2019 Paper is at the heart of an experimental device developed by Rice University bioengineers to study heart…
Even ‘Goldilocks’ exoplanets need a well-behaved star
Research News Team models stellar activity on Milky Way neighbors to judge impact on planets November 8, 2019 An exoplanet may seem like the perfect spot to set up housekeeping,…
Microbe diversity is key to healthy coastal ecosystems
Research News Scientists study clams and seagrass meadows along tropical coasts November 8, 2019 For millions of years, symbiotic bacteria have lived inside the gills of Lucinidae clams found in…