Sex-ratio study first to use molecular marker to explain why and how moisture affects the nest

FSU researchers studying the rich tropical forests of Panama's Barro Colorado Island found that climbing rates of carbon dioxide have set the stage for a multidecade increase in overall flower production

Recent findings have implications for plant breeders and improving crop productivity in nutrient-poor soils

For the first time University of Bristol engineers have shown it is possible to stably trap objects larger than the wavelength of sound in an acoustic tractor beam

A research consortium has been formed to test the limits of one of the core principles of quantum mechanics

By the year 2050, current greenhouse capabilities will likely be unable to keep up with worldwide human consumption, making an increase in productivity an urgent mandate

New approach developed at UCLA could help curtail hospitalizations due to influenza infection

A high-salt diet reduces resting blood flow to the brain and causes dementia in mice

The study findings, published in Nature, could have implications for therapies developed to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers

The millimeter-scale robot opens new avenues for microsurgery, microassembly, and micromanipulation

Researchers at the University of Illinois tested four blades to find the one that most efficiently cuts sugarcane

The findings are consistent with previous research indicating that 100 percent fruit juice is not associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes