Old World Monkeys Vocalizations May Be More Sophisticated Than Previously Realized
Study shows Old World monkeys combine items in speech — but only two and never more, unlike humans. The utterances of Old World monkeys, some…
Study shows Old World monkeys combine items in speech — but only two and never more, unlike humans. The utterances of Old World monkeys, some…
Sensor-instrumented glove for prosthetic hand controls has the ability to sense pressure, temperature, and hydration using electronic chips sending sensory data through wristwatch. People with…
An explosion is a complex event involving quickly changing temperatures, pressures, and chemical concentrations. In a paper in the Journal of Applied Physics, from AIP…
The storm that became Typhoon Lingling strengthened very quickly in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean and infrared imagery from NASA revealed the powerful thunderstorms fueling that…
NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Eastern Pacific Ocean and provided an image of Hurricane Juliette as its eye began to emerge. Juliette has grown…
NASA is keeping an eye on Hurricane Dorian, which has battered the Bahamas and now threatens Florida and much of the southeastern coast of the…
In the early hours of Tuesday, September 3, Hurricane Dorian had been stationary over the island of Grand Bahama for 18 hours, most of the…
Every galaxy has a story, and every galaxy has been many others in the past (unlike for humans, this is not purely metaphorical, as galaxies…
New book helps readers better understand the elusive ‘Cheshire cat’ we call the quantum world, and sheds new light on longstanding conceptual problems in quantum…
The traditional drug discovery starts with the testing of thousands of small molecules in order to get to just a few lead-like molecules and only…
The presence of chemicals made as the body breaks down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates can predict whether 9/11 first responders exposed to toxic dust at…
Researchers identify nearly 8,000 strains of bacteria, while also clarifying their genetic and metabolic context. The human digestive tract is home to thousands of different…
Securing enough energy to meet human needs is one of the greatest challenges society has ever faced. Previously reliable sources–oil, gas and coal–are degrading air…
Experts have outlined “compelling evidence” that suggests banning trophy hunting can negatively affect conservation – arguing that unregulated killings are far more prevalent in non-hunting…
UChicago scientists investigate biodiversity question with innovative approach. Earth is teeming with strange life forms—crabs with 12-foot-long legs scuttling off the Japanese coast, mushrooms that…
Tool lets scientists examine changing behavior of low-viscosity lava. Thomas Jones’ “universal break-up criterion” won’t help with meltdowns of the heart, but it will help…
In an unprecedented feat, an American research team discovered hidden secrets of an elusive exoplanet using a powerful new instrument at the 8-meter (26-feet) Gemini…
Scientists discover evidence for past high-level sea rise at current atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Mallorcan cave yields 4-million-year-old geologic evidence providing new insights into magnitude…