Emerald and Gold Tree Frogs Found In Taiwan Two new unique species of tree frogs were recently found in broadleaf forests in the island country of Taiwan. Researchers say each is adorned with gemstone-colored eyes. Source: Natures Talk Show via…
Microplastics damage oyster fertility
Microplastics damage oyster fertility Plastic litter affects offspring of exposed marine animals. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19286 Source: Nature News Microplastics damage oyster fertility Nature News
Green growth
Green growth US policymakers must set aside their divisions and give climate research a much-needed boost. Nature 530 6 doi: 10.1038/530006a Source: Nature News Green growth Nature News
Make journals report clinical trials properly
Make journals report clinical trials properly There is no excuse for the shoddy practice of allowing researchers to change outcomes and goals without saying so, says Ben Goldacre. Nature 530 7 doi: 10.1038/530007a Source: Nature News Make journals report clinical…
The next steps on Zika
The next steps on Zika With birth defects blamed on the virus now deemed a matter of international concern, researchers must work fast to assess the extent of the threat. Nature 530 5 doi: 10.1038/530005a Source: Nature News The next…
Drugmakers target depression’s cognitive fog
Drugmakers target depression’s cognitive fog Industry and researchers push for ways to assess memory and concentration deficits. Nature 530 17 doi: 10.1038/530017a Source: Nature News Drugmakers target depression’s cognitive fog Nature News
Germany’s science hubs win in major research revamp
Germany’s science hubs win in major research revamp Research clusters emerge as the big success of Germany’s Excellence Initiative — despite its focus on elite institutes. Nature 530 18 doi: 10.1038/530018a Source: Nature News Germany’s science hubs win in major…
The mystery of the expanding tropics
The mystery of the expanding tropics As Earth’s dry zones shift rapidly polewards, researchers are scrambling to figure out the cause — and consequences. Nature 530 20 doi: 10.1038/530020a Source: Nature News The mystery of the expanding tropics Nature News
Space: Fish Stand in For Human Astronauts in Bone-Density Test
Space: Fish Stand in For Human Astronauts in Bone-Density Test A recent study looked at bone loss among fish in anti-gravity, in order to learn more about why astronauts lose bone-density in space — and what can be done to…
2016 Yellowstone Bison Cull: What You Need To Know
2016 Yellowstone Bison Cull: What You Need To Know Yellowstone National Park is expected to kill nearly 900 of its bison this winter, marking the largest cull since 2008. Although laws state that culls are needed to manage growing populations…
