Sewage Treatment Offers Biodiversity Boost in U.K. River
A Thames tributary has been recovering since regulations changed in 1991
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These Ants Jump with Their Jaws
Sometimes the best solution to a sticky situation is a quick escape, and few escapes are faster than a trap-jaw ant’s.
Romans Would Roam for Wood
Archaeologists unearthed wood from a Roman villa when digging Rome’s subway—and scientists determined the planks came all the way from France. Christopher Intagliata reports. ...
Single-Sex Prawns Could Aid Fight against Snail-Borne Disease
The prawn population could eat snails without becoming invasive
When the Bellbird Calls, You Know It
The white bellbird of the Amazon may be the loudest bird in the world.
Fishy Trick Lures Life Back to Coral Reefs
Playing the sounds of a healthy reef near damaged corals may help bring the fish community back. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Can We Identify Invasive Species before They Invade?
Scientists uncover patterns that predict which insects will harm North America’s conifers
Rain Forest Dwellers and Urbanites Have Consistently Different Microbiomes
A study done in South America found that with increasing population density, humans had more diversity of fungi on the skin but less microbial diversity in the gut.
Turning Back the Clock on Aging Skin
Could the process of aging be slowed or even reversed in skin? New metabolomics studies suggest it can.
Science News Briefs from All Over
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Mexico to Tanzania, including one about the need to quarantine bananas in Colombia that are potentially infected by a fungus...
Subtle Ancient Footprints Come to Light
Ground-penetrating radar can detect tiny density differences that lead to images of ancient footprints impossible to discern by eye.
Test the Strength of Hair
A hairy science project from Science Buddies
Wild Silkworms Produce Proteins Primed for Bioprinting
A mix of silkworms’ proteins acts as a scaffold for 3-D-printed tissues and organs
Botany at the Bar
Three scientists discuss the plant science and history of bitters—and share a Thanksgiving cocktail
Ancient Rock Art Got a Boost From Bacteria
Indigenous artists in what’s now British Columbia created pigments by cooking aquatic bacteria. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Air Pollution: An Unclear and Present Danger
Journalist and author Beth Gardiner talks about her new book Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution . And CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna talks about gene editing. ...
Implanting Memories in Birds Reveals How Learning Happens
Researchers activated specific brain cells in zebra finches to teach them songs they’d ordinarily have to hear to learn.
Dogs Like Motion That Matches Sound
Pet dogs appeared more interested in videos of a bouncing ball when the motion of the ball matched a rising and falling tone. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2019
World-changing technologies that are poised to rattle the status quo
Baby Jumping Spiders See Surprisingly Well
Young arachnids may see the world in as much detail as adults
