Say hello to Scotty, the oldest and biggest T. rex ever found Scotty’s unearthed fossils reveals a fairly complete set of bones including a hips, limbs, and a complete skull, allowing scientists to get better measurements than ever before. April 14, 2019 by Matthew D'Ambrosio Read More
Cold brew coffee vs. hot brew: does brewing temperature influence health benefits? Cold brew coffee is less acidic than hot brew, but also contains less antioxidants. April 5, 2019 by Mary Sabuda Read More
An electric tongue helps researchers study fish flavors Researchers have pinpointed several compounds that are strongly associated with positive and negative tastes in white fish fillets. April 2, 2019 by Erica Curles Read More
Hacking hydroponics to grow kidney-friendly vegetables Patients with kidney disease have to avoid potassium, so researchers in Italy grew microgreens in low-potassium fertilizer, potentially sparking an idea for a new food product. March 13, 2019 by Gina Riggio Read More
New Sex Chromosomes Created After Decades Long Experiment Hybrid swordtail fish may reveal secrets about how new chromosomes and species form March 7, 2019 by Matthew D'Ambrosio Read More
Exposure to chronic noise might increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease Mice studies show that chronic noise might disrupt gut microbes and accelerate the development of Alzheimer’s. February 26, 2019 by Andrew Liew Read More
We must go deeper: Submerging net cages for healthier fish Submerging fish farms may be better for fish, but how can it be done for fish that also need air? February 25, 2019 by Erica Curles Read More
These household products can help remove more pesticides from vegetables than tap water Researchers washed spinach leaves in household products like lemon extract to determine if there’s a better way to remove pesticides from vegetables at home. February 18, 2019 by Mary Sabuda Read More
Believe it or not, we can (kind of) measure the air pressure of early Earth! Blue-green algae's response to different nitrogen pressures may tell us what fossils to look for and what those fossils tell us about ancient air pressure. February 13, 2019 by Sanjoy Som Read More
Parkinson’s disease and your appendix High levels of improperly shaped proteins in the appendix may be an indicator of Parkinson's disease in the brain. February 12, 2019 by Nathan Gock Read More
