Bat Guts Become Less Healthy From Diet of “Fast Food” From Banana Plantations
Banana plantations are a reliable food source for nectar-feeding bats, but their effect on the bat’s gut microbiota is akin to that of a fast…
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New Research Shows Regular Exercise May Lower Risk of Developing Anxiety by Almost 60%
The findings of a study published with Frontiers suggests that those who engage in regular exercise may lower their risk of developing anxiety by almost…
Expert Verdict: How Well Did the EU Respond to the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
A new study in Frontiers in Public Health presents a review of expert opinions on the achievements and shortcomings of the European Union’s (EU) COVID-19…
Scientists Detect Tens of Thousands of Different Molecules in Beer – 80% Not Yet Described in Chemical Databases
Study used modern high resolution analytics to reveal enormous metabolic complexity of beer. The tradition of beer brewing dates back to at least 7000 BCE…
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Dùndúns: “Talking Drums” Shown to Accurately Mimic Speech Patterns
Analysis demonstrates the value of studying non-western cultures to bring important new insights to mainstream musicology and linguistics. Musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric…
New Research Shows Just 25 Mega-Cities Produce 52% of the World’s Urban Greenhouse Gas Emissions
New research published by the open access publisher Frontiers inventories greenhouse gas emissions of 167 globally distributed cities. The study shows that just 25 mega-cities…
Microbes in Cow Stomachs Can Break Down Plastic – Sustainable Way to Reduce Plastic Litter
Bacteria found in the rumen, one of the compartments that make up the cow stomach, can break down plastics, representing an eco-friendly way to reduce…
Weird Spider Hair Discovery May Inspire Powerful – Yet Reversible – Adhesives
Engineers impressed by the functional great diversity of hairs on spider legs. Just how do spiders walk straight up — and even upside-down across —…
Allergy Season Starts Earlier and Lasts Longer Each Year Due to Climate Change and Pollen Transport
Scientists in Munich study how pollen from far distances — sometimes hundreds of kilometers away — affects the length of allergy seasons in Germany. Allergy…
Beer Byproduct Mixed With Manure Proves an Excellent Pesticide – Increases Crop Yields
Byproducts from the beer and agricultural industry have been shown to reduce numbers of root-knot nematodes and increase yields of lettuce crops. The use of…
Scientists Use Whale Carcasses to Help Answer Mysteries of Elusive Species
A new study published by the open access publisher Frontiers shows the usefulness of opportunistically collected specimens, such as stranded carcasses, to study elusive species….
New Research Reveals Different Brain Activity Behind Missed Penalty Kicks
Study finds that beneficial brain regions, including those involved in movement, underlie successful kicks and overthinking may be a factor in missed kicks. Are penalty…
Shocking Study Finds That 97% of Earth’s Land Area May No Longer Be Ecologically Intact
More than 30 years ago, wilderness areas — natural areas that have not been considerably modified by humans — were identified as priorities of conservation…
New Research Finds Nike Vaporfly Advanced Shoe Technology Reduces Top Race Times for Elite Athletes
For elite runners competing in long-distance races, every second counts. So when Nike introduced “advanced shoe technology” in 2017, questions arose about whether the new…
Earth’s Deep Crust Mineralogy Drives Hotspots for Intraterrestrial Life
Below the verdant surface and organic rich soil, life extends kilometers into Earth’s deep rocky crust. The continental deep subsurface is likely one of the…
Gut Bacteria “Talk” to Horse’s Cells to Extend Energy Output, Improve Their Athletic Performance
Study linking gut bacteria to more efficient energy generation in the cells of horses paves the way for dietary supplements that enhance their performance. A…
New Species of Bacteria Discovered on Space Station – May Possess “Biotechnologically Useful Genetic Determinants” for Growing Crops
Three New Bacterial Strains Discovered on International Space Station May Help Grow Plants on Mars In order to withstand the rigors of space on deep-space…
Astronauts on Missions to Mars Could Suffer Impaired Cognitive Performance, Misread Vital Emotional Cues
A study simulating the effects of weightlessness also finds that impaired cognitive performance cannot be counteracted by short periods of artificial gravity. Living for nearly…