“A field of crop scientists” — Twitter delivers collective nouns for researchers The hashtag #scientistherdnames began with a blog post about the lack of group terms for scientists. Nature 530 133 doi: 10.1038/530133f Source: Nature News “A field of crop…
Karolinska Institute to cut ties with controversial surgeon
Karolinska Institute to cut ties with controversial surgeon Swedish institute has “lost confidence” in artificial-windpipe pioneer Paolo Macchiarini after allegations of ethical breaches. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19315 Source: Nature News Karolinska Institute to cut ties with controversial surgeon Nature News
Job cuts in Australia target climate scientists
Job cuts in Australia target climate scientists National science agency announces strategic shift away from measuring and modelling climate change. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19313 Source: Nature News Job cuts in Australia target climate scientists Nature News
Poisonous Asian Toads: Madagascar Must Eradicate Them [VIDEO]
Poisonous Asian Toads: Madagascar Must Eradicate Them [VIDEO] Researchers have become increasingly concerned about invasive and poisonous Asian toads in Madagascar. A new report warns that the country must act quickly to eradicate the species before it establishes itself further.…
Plastic Pollution Impacts Oyster Reproduction, Researchers Say
Plastic Pollution Impacts Oyster Reproduction, Researchers Say Millions of tons of microplastics wind up in the world’s oceans, threatening various marine life. A recent study, however, sheds light on how the tiny plastic particles are impacting Pacific oysters and their…
Humpback Whale Surfaces in Boston Harbor Near Hyatt Regency
Humpback Whale Surfaces in Boston Harbor Near Hyatt Regency A juvenile humpback whale was spotted this week in Boston Harbor near a Hyatt Regency. Was it seeking upscale lodging? Source: Natures Talk Show via Nature World News Humpback Whale Surfaces…
'Hired Gun' Attack By Bornean Orangutans Witnessed For First Time
‘Hired Gun’ Attack By Bornean Orangutans Witnessed For First Time Aggression is fairly common among primates, but a lethal attack among Bornean female orangutans was documented for the first time in a recent study. Source: Natures Talk Show via Nature…
Electronics Could Soon Source Elements From U.S. Coal, Not China
Electronics Could Soon Source Elements From U.S. Coal, Not China Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are used in most popular electronics these days, including computers and smartphones. Currently China produces 85 percent of REEs on Earth. A new study says it…
