For the first time, large amounts of melatonin are being made by bacteria. In industrial sized fermentation vats, harmless strains...
The alnus ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus germanus, also known as the black stem borer, was accidentally introduced by humans from its...
Native bees in the Oregon Coast Range are diverse and abundant in clearcut areas within a few years of timber...
It is five centimeters long, but larger than all its relatives: Microichthys grandis, literally “big little fish.” Researchers from the...
“Tis the season for hiking now that spring has arrived and temperatures are on the upswing. But with hikes come...
Until recently, fish that eat coral—corallivores—were thought to weaken reef structures, while fish that consume algae and detritus—grazers—were thought to...
Like many animals in the far north, snowshoe hares change their coats from brown to white each autumn. Come winter,...
On November 15, 2022, the 8 billionth person on the planet was born. With concerns about food security on the...
Many common viruses responsible for childhood illnesses establish a home for life within us. This is evidenced in a new...
Since the 1950s, humanity has produced an estimated 8.3 billion tons of plastic, adding a further 380 million tons to...
A research team led by Seishiro Tada and Takanobu Tsuihiji of the University of Tokyo shows that the living warm-blooded...
New research lead by Keith Slotkin, Ph.D., a member of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, opens the door for...
