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Inspiring Discoveries
Velcro-Like Cells in Flowers Help Insects Grip
May 28, 2012, 7:00 pmSpecial plant cells found only in flowers allow pollinators to hold on during windy weather, UK researchers have discovered.
Social Status Existed Even in the Stone Age
May 28, 2012, 3:00 pm
European archaeologists have unearthed evidence that early Neolithic farmers had differential access to fertile land over 7,000 years ago.
Olympicene: Smallest 5-Ringed Structure Ever Created
May 27, 2012, 7:00 pm
The molecule, C19H12, is only 1.2 nanometers wide—about 100,000 times thinner than a human hair.
Antibacterial Coating Could Replace Antibiotics
May 21, 2012, 10:07 pm
Superbugs may become a thing of the past thanks to an antimicrobial solution designed to attract and kill bacteria.
Diverse Parasites Improve Health in Amphibians
May 21, 2012, 3:25 pm
Being exposed to more parasite species could protect organisms from certain diseases, with more benign pathogens outcompeting virulent ones, a new U.S. study suggests.
Today’s Dogs Genetically Distinct From Ancient Breeds
May 21, 2012, 3:00 pm
Modern-day man’s best friend has little in common genetically with the dogs domesticated thousands of years ago by our ancestors, according to a new international study.
Jurassic Giant Squid Ink Matches Modern Cuttlefish Ink
May 21, 2012, 3:00 pm
The ink from 160-million-year-old giant squid is basically the same as the pigment used by living cephalopods to screen themselves when escaping predators.
High-Ranking Male Baboons Heal Faster
May 21, 2012, 3:00 pm
Among wild baboons, alpha males recover from injuries more rapidly and are less likely to get ill than their lower ranking counterparts.
Silicene to Supersede Graphene in Computer Processors?
May 18, 2012, 6:22 pm
Silicene-based transistors could provide the next big leap in computer processor performance, new research from Europe suggests, and could surpass graphene after silicon [...]
Plants Pollinate Precisely Despite Prolific Pollen
May 17, 2012, 12:00 pm
Flowers have a safeguard system that ensures the optimal number of pollen tubes reach each ovule for seed production, according to a new U.S. study.
Selected Topics from The Epoch Times
