Before These Parasitic Wasps Finished Devouring Live Flies, They Became ...
In fly pupae that turned to stone, scientists found evidence that wasps have been infesting other insects for […]
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What Do Ducks Hear? And Why Do We Care? by ...
To develop acoustic warning devices that might save sea ducks from getting caught in fishing nets scientists are […]
Silicon Valley Takes Another Step Toward Autonomous Flying by CADE ...
A new flying ambulance service will use small helicopters outfitted with tech that could eventually let them fly […]
These Cultural Treasures Are Made of Plastic. Now They’re Falling ...
Museum conservators are racing to figure out how to preserve modern artworks and historical objects that are disintegrating. […]
How a Plant Ages by C. CLAIBORNE RAY
The genetic mechanisms that seem to influence human life span may also be at work in plants. Published: […]
Breast-Feeding Mothers Should Avoid Marijuana, Pediatricians Say by AMIE TSANG
A new study showed that chemical traces of marijuana can be detected in breast milk up to six […]
In a Shift in Driverless Strategy, Uber Deepens Partnership With ...
Toyota is investing $500 million in Uber and the ride-hailing company plans to provide its autonomous technology to […]
How Much Alcohol Is Safe? None, Say These Researchers by ...
A large study of drinking habits in 195 countries contradicts widely shared advice on healthy drinking. Published: August […]
The DNA of Extinct Cave Bears Lives On by KAREN ...
Modern brown bears are carrying a bit of genetic material passed down from the cave bear, in a […]
China Has Withheld Samples of a Dangerous Flu Virus by ...
Despite an international agreement, U.S. health authorities still have not received H7N9 avian flu specimens from their Chinese […]