Buzz the Alarm! ‘Stop Signals’ in Bees Discovered A recent study in the PLOS journal described different types of vibration-based “stop signals” produced by certain species of Asian honey bees when they are attacked by hornets. Source: Natures Talk Show…
24 hours at the X-ray factory
24 hours at the X-ray factory Behind the scenes at Europe’s massive synchrotron — where science never sleeps. Nature 531 564 doi: 10.1038/531564a Source: Nature News 24 hours at the X-ray factory Nature News
Largest ever study of transgender teenagers kicks off
Largest ever study of transgender teenagers kicks off Scientists will track psychological and medical outcomes of controversial treatments to help transgender adolescents transition. Nature 561 560 doi: 10.1038/531560a Source: Nature News Largest ever study of transgender teenagers kicks off Nature…
Sugar tax could sweeten a market failure
Sugar tax could sweeten a market failure Britain has announced a tax on sugary drinks. Countries should go further and target foods that have large carbon footprints, says Adam Briggs. Nature 531 551 doi: 10.1038/531551a Source: Nature News Sugar tax…
Honey trap
Honey trap Psychology drives some overindulgence — and it could help us to resist. Nature 531 550 doi: 10.1038/531550a Source: Nature News Honey trap Nature News
Quake risk in parts of central U.S. as high as in fault-filled California
Quake risk in parts of central U.S. as high as in fault-filled California A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey shows an increased earthquake hazard from human activities such as the disposal of fracking wastewater. Source: Science News Quake…
Maximum size for Arctic sea ice hits a new low
Maximum size for Arctic sea ice hits a new low Warm temperatures helped drop the Arctic sea ice maximum to the smallest size on record. Source: Science News Maximum size for Arctic sea ice hits a new low Science News
Japan’s new X-ray space telescope has gone silent
Japan’s new X-ray space telescope has gone silent Japan’s newest orbiting X-ray telescope, ASTRO-H, has gone silent and might have broken into several pieces, the Japanese space agency reports. Source: Science News Japan’s new X-ray space telescope has gone silent…
Cancer killers send signal of success
{$inline_image} Cancer killers send signal of success Newly designed nanoparticles deliver anticancer drugs and updates on tumor death. Source: Science News Cancer killers send signal of success Science News
Why some male hyenas leave and others are content to stay home
Why some male hyenas leave and others are content to stay home Having access to enough females, and a mom to help, can keep a male hyena from leaving his clan. Source: Science News Why some male hyenas leave and…
