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• Birds learn to avoid flashy, hard-to-catch butterflies and their lookalikes
• Whooping cranes steer clear of wind turbines when selecting stopover sites
• How India's rice production can adapt to climate change challenges
• Researchers reveal 3D structure responsible for gene expression
• After cracking the 'sum of cubes' puzzle for 42, mathematicians discover a new solution for 3
• Scientists stabilize atomically thin boron for practical use
• How to make all headphones intelligent
• Tumors illuminated brightly and precisely with new biodegradable nanoprobe
• Electricity could help speed wound healing, new study shows
• How the habitability of exoplanets is influenced by their rocks
• Breakthrough lays groundwork for future quantum networks
• Distant planet may be on its second atmosphere
• The secrets of the best rainbows on Earth
• Not so fast, supernova: Highest-energy cosmic rays detected in star clusters
• Making green energy the default choice can help tackle climate change, study finds
• New analysis of 2D perovskites could shape the future of solar cells and LEDs
• Eye color genetics not so simple, study finds
• Dry eye disease negatively affects physical and mental health as well as vision
• Imaging the human eye: detailed images of rod and cone photoreceptors
• The world's oldest crater from a meteorite isn't an impact crater after all
• 'One step closer to unlocking mysteries of the bio/nano interface'
• Elite women might have ruled El Argar 4,000 years ago
• Mapping the best places to plant trees
• Researchers solve more of the mystery of Laos megalithic jars
• New research could boost a solar-powered fuel made by splitting water
• Aspirin use for cardiovascular disease may reduce likelihood of COVID-19 infection, study finds
• Making decisions based on how we feel about memories, not accuracy
• Scientists discover attacking fungi that show promise against emerald ash borer
• Forget the fly swatter: Biologists map genes to fight stable flies
• Study of mosquito protein could lead to treatments against life-threatening viruses
• Producing highly efficient LEDs based on 2D perovskite films
• Microbes may hold the key for treating neurological disorders
• Finding quvigints in a quantum treasure map
• Kids' blood pressure measurements different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis
• Learning to help the adaptive immune system
• Air pollutant reductions could enhance global warming without greenhouse gas cuts
• The secret of catalysts that increase fuel cell efficiency
• Are 'bacterial probiotics' a game-changer for the biofuels industry?
• New study links protein causing Alzheimer's disease with common sight loss
• I ain't afraid of no ghosts: People with mind-blindness not so easily spooked
• How global sustainable development will affect forests
• Red Snapper in the Gulf show signs of stress after Gulf oil spill
• Psychedelic science holds promise for mainstream medicine

Birds learn to avoid flashy, hard-to-catch butterflies and their lookalikes Posted: 11 Mar 2021 03:59 PM PST The showy colors of some butterflies could advertise their speed and nimbleness, much like a coat of bright yellow paint on a sports car. A new study shows birds can learn to recognize these visual cues, avoiding not only butterflies they've failed to nab in the past but similar-looking species as well.

Whooping cranes steer clear of wind turbines when selecting stopover sites Posted: 11 Mar 2021 03:59 PM PST An article reports that whooping cranes migrating through the U.S. Great Plains avoid 'rest stop' sites that are within 5 km of wind-energy infrastructure.

How India's rice production can adapt to climate change challenges Posted: 11 Mar 2021 03:59 PM PST As the global population grows, the demand for food increases while arable land shrinks. A new study investigates how rice production in India can meet future needs by adapting to changing climate conditions and water availability.

Researchers reveal 3D structure responsible for gene expression Posted: 11 Mar 2021 12:28 PM PST For the first time ever, a research team has peered inside a human cell to view Mediator-bound pre-initiation complex, a multi-subunit machine responsible for regulating gene expression.

After cracking the 'sum of cubes' puzzle for 42, mathematicians discover a new solution for 3 Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:22 AM PST After solving the elusive 'Diophantine equation' for 42, mathematicians have discovered a new solution for 3.

Scientists stabilize atomically thin boron for practical use Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:22 AM PST By binding borophene with atomic hydrogen, researchers have created borophane -- a version of atomically thin boron that is stable at standard temperatures and air pressures.

How to make all headphones intelligent Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:21 AM PST How do you turn 'dumb' headphones into smart ones? Engineers have invented a cheap and easy way by transforming headphones into sensors that can be plugged into smartphones, identify their users, monitor their heart rates and perform other services. Their invention, called HeadFi, is based on a small plug-in headphone adapter that turns a regular headphone into a sensing device.

Tumors illuminated brightly and precisely with new biodegradable nanoprobe Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:21 AM PST New nanoprobes tested in zebrafish could help detect cancer more accurately and might aid diagnosis and therapy in the future.

Electricity could help speed wound healing, new study shows Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:20 AM PST Electric stimulation may be able to help blood vessels carry white blood cells and oxygen to wounds, speeding healing, a new study suggests.

How the habitability of exoplanets is influenced by their rocks Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:20 AM PST The weathering of silicate rocks plays an important role to keep the climate on Earth clement. Scientists investigated the general principles of this process. Their results could influence how we interpret the signals from distant worlds - including such that may hint towards life.

Breakthrough lays groundwork for future quantum networks Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:20 AM PST New research could help lay the groundwork for future quantum communication networks and large-scale quantum computers.

Distant planet may be on its second atmosphere Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:20 AM PST Scientists have found evidence that a planet orbiting a distant star may have lost its atmosphere but gained a second one through volcanic activity.

The secrets of the best rainbows on Earth Posted: 11 Mar 2021 09:35 AM PST An atmospheric scientist makes an impassioned case for Hawaii being the best place on Earth to experience the wonder of rainbows. He begins by highlighting the Hawaiian cultural significance of rainbows, he reviews the science of rainbows and the special combination of circumstances that makes Hawai'i a haven for rainbows.

Not so fast, supernova: Highest-energy cosmic rays detected in star clusters Posted: 11 Mar 2021 09:35 AM PST For decades, researchers assumed cosmic rays are flung into space from supernova. But new research suggests even supernovae are not strong enough to push particles to petaelectronvolts (PeVs). Instead, the researchers posit that star clusters like the Cygnus Cocoon serve as PeVatrons capable of moving particles at such high energy rates.

Making green energy the default choice can help tackle climate change, study finds Posted: 11 Mar 2021 09:35 AM PST Researchers studying the Swiss energy market have found that making green energy the default option for consumers leads to an enduring shift to renewables and thus has the potential to cut CO2 emissions by millions of tons. The study investigated the effect of changes in the Swiss energy market that presented energy from renewable sources as the standard option for consumers - the 'green default.'

New analysis of 2D perovskites could shape the future of solar cells and LEDs Posted: 11 Mar 2021 09:35 AM PST An innovative analysis of two-dimensional (2D) materials could boost the development of next-generation solar cells and LEDs.

Eye color genetics not so simple, study finds Posted: 11 Mar 2021 09:34 AM PST Researchers have identified 50 new genes for eye color in a study involving the genetic analysis of almost 195,000 people across Europe and Asia.

Dry eye disease negatively affects physical and mental health as well as vision Posted: 11 Mar 2021 08:35 AM PST Patients suffering from dry eye disease symptoms have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms, a new study reports. The findings showed that patients with the condition reported negative effects on visual function, their ability to carry out daily activities and their work productivity.

Imaging the human eye: detailed images of rod and cone photoreceptors Posted: 11 Mar 2021 07:11 AM PST Researchers have developed a noninvasive technique that can capture images of rod and cone photoreceptors with unprecedented detail. The advance could lead to new treatments and earlier detection for retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss.

The world's oldest crater from a meteorite isn't an impact crater after all Posted: 11 Mar 2021 06:41 AM PST Several years after scientists discovered what was considered the oldest crater a meteorite made on the planet, another team found it's actually the result of normal geological processes.

'One step closer to unlocking mysteries of the bio/nano interface' Posted: 11 Mar 2021 05:53 AM PST An interdisciplinary research team has unraveled how functional biomaterials rely upon an interfacial protein layer to transmit signals to living cells concerning their adhesion, proliferation and overall development. According to a recent article the nanoscale features and properties of an underlying substrate do not impact the biological response of cells directly. However, these properties indirectly influence cell behavior through their control over adsorbed proteins.

Elite women might have ruled El Argar 4,000 years ago Posted: 11 Mar 2021 05:53 AM PST Research on the individuals and valuable grave goods found in a princely tomb of La Almoloya, in which a silver diadem stands out, offers a new perspective on the power of the El Argar society during the Bronze Age and the role some women may have had.

Mapping the best places to plant trees Posted: 11 Mar 2021 05:53 AM PST Reforestation could help to combat climate change, but whether and where to plant trees is a complex choice with many conflicting factors. To combat this problem, researchers report on an interactive map of reforestation opportunity in the United States. The tool will help foresters, legislators, and natural resource agency staff weigh the options while developing strategies to restore lost forests.

Researchers solve more of the mystery of Laos megalithic jars Posted: 10 Mar 2021 05:42 PM PST Sediment samples and Optically Stimulated Luminescence help determine age of jars of one of South East Asia's most important archaeological sites.

New research could boost a solar-powered fuel made by splitting water Posted: 10 Mar 2021 05:42 PM PST New research demonstrates that modifying the topmost layer of atoms on the surface of electrodes can significantly boost their performance, a step toward fabricating materials for photoelectrodes that can use solar energy to split water.

Aspirin use for cardiovascular disease may reduce likelihood of COVID-19 infection, study finds Posted: 10 Mar 2021 12:04 PM PST In a recent study, aspirin use to avoid the development of cardiovascular diseases in healthy individuals was associated with a 29 percent lower likelihood of COVID-19 infection, as compared to aspirin non-users. The proportion of patients treated with aspirin was significantly lower among the COVID-19-positive individuals, as compared to the COVID-19-negative ones. And those subjects who had been treated with aspirin were less associated with the likelihood of COVID-19 infection than those who were not.

Making decisions based on how we feel about memories, not accuracy Posted: 10 Mar 2021 12:03 PM PST Memory involves both recall of specific details (who, where, when) and feelings of remembering and reliving past events. New research shows that these objective and subjective memories function independently, involve different parts of the brain, and that we make decisions based on subjective memory.

Scientists discover attacking fungi that show promise against emerald ash borer Posted: 10 Mar 2021 10:23 AM PST New research shows a possible path forward in controlling the emerald ash borer - which since its introduction has become the most devastating invasive forest insect in the United States, killing hundreds of millions of ash trees at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars.

Forget the fly swatter: Biologists map genes to fight stable flies Posted: 10 Mar 2021 10:23 AM PST Researchers hope to use an agricultural pest's genetic code against it to prevent billions of dollars in annual farm losses in the United States.

Study of mosquito protein could lead to treatments against life-threatening viruses Posted: 10 Mar 2021 10:23 AM PST The mosquito protein AEG12 strongly inhibits the family of viruses that cause yellow fever, dengue, West Nile, and Zika and weakly inhibits coronaviruses, according to scientists. The researchers found that AEG12 works by destabilizing the viral envelope, breaking its protective covering. The findings could lead to therapeutics against viruses that affect millions of people around the world.

Producing highly efficient LEDs based on 2D perovskite films Posted: 10 Mar 2021 10:23 AM PST Energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have been used in our everyday life for many decades. But the quest for better LEDs, offering both lower costs and brighter colors, has recently drawn scientists to a material called perovskite. A recent project has now developed a 2D perovskite material for the most efficient LEDs.

Microbes may hold the key for treating neurological disorders Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:25 AM PST New research suggests that microbes in the gut may contribute to certain symptoms associated with complex neurological disorders.

Finding quvigints in a quantum treasure map Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:25 AM PST Researchers have struck quantum gold -- and created a new word -- by enlisting machine learning to efficiently navigate a 20-dimensional quantum treasure map.

Kids' blood pressure measurements different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:25 AM PST Blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents should be taken from both arms after new research showed substantial differences could be seen depending on which arm was used.

Learning to help the adaptive immune system Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:25 AM PST Scientists studied the adaptive immune system as a kind of artificial intelligence that can be trained to produce the correct response to invasion by pathogens. This work may lead to more effective vaccines and immune boosting therapies.

Air pollutant reductions could enhance global warming without greenhouse gas cuts Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:24 AM PST New modeling experiment of the long-term effects of reductions in air pollutants known as sulfate aerosols predicts further increases in surface air temperature at current and increased carbon dioxide levels because of loss of an overall cooling effect caused by the light-scattering particles. Such modeling accounting for slow climate responses to changes in the atmosphere indicates the need to reduce air pollution and carbon dioxide simultaneously.

The secret of catalysts that increase fuel cell efficiency Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:24 AM PST A research team reveals the phase transition and metal ex-solution phenomena to increase the catalytic activity.

Are 'bacterial probiotics' a game-changer for the biofuels industry? Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:24 AM PST New research suggests that the diversity of the microbial community involved in sugarcane ethanol fermentation processes plays a significant role in its performance. Selecting the right bacteria could increase ethanol production by more than a billion liters per year, considering Brazil alone.

New study links protein causing Alzheimer's disease with common sight loss Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:24 AM PST Newly published research has revealed a close link between proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease and age-related sight loss. The findings could open the way to new treatments for patients with deteriorating vision and through this study, the scientists believe they could reduce the need for using animals in future research into blinding conditions.

I ain't afraid of no ghosts: People with mind-blindness not so easily spooked Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:24 AM PST New research finds that people with aphantasia -- the inability to visualize mental images -- are harder to spook with scary stories. The findings suggest that imagery may have a closer link to emotions than scientists previously thought.

How global sustainable development will affect forests Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:24 AM PST Global targets to improve the welfare of people across the planet will have mixed impacts on the world's forests, according to new research.

Red Snapper in the Gulf show signs of stress after Gulf oil spill Posted: 10 Mar 2021 09:24 AM PST Nearly all of the Red Snapper sampled in the Gulf of Mexico over a six-year period following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill showed evidence of liver damage.

Psychedelic science holds promise for mainstream medicine Posted: 10 Mar 2021 07:06 AM PST A team of neuroscientists is uncovering how psychedelics affect brain activity. New work shows a strong connection in rodent models between brain activity and behaviors resulting from psychedelic treatment, a step forward in the quest to better understand their potential therapeutic effects.

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