A new study demonstrates just how much promise modified probiotic bacteria hold for improving inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments, including for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Rats bop to the beat
Accurately moving to a musical beat was thought to be a skill innately unique to humans. However, new research now shows that rats also have this ability. The optimal tempo for nodding along was found to depend on the time constant in the brain (the speed at which our brains...
Previously unknown monumental temple discovered near the Tempio Grande in Vulci
Archeologists have identified one of the largest known sacred buildings of the Etruscans. The temple's strata offer insights into more than 1000 years of development of one of the most important Etruscan cities. The newly discovered temple is roughly the same size and on a similar alignment as the neighboring...
Climate change strikes: Lightning patterns change with global warming
New research has shown climate change could alter lightning patterns across Europe.
Video surveillance, now for viruses
Researchers have captured the first real-time footage of viruses on the move, right before they hijack a cell.
Thirsty wheat needed new water management strategy in ancient China
Research shows that a practice of purposeful water management, or irrigation, was adopted in northern China about 4,000 years ago as part of an effort to grow new grains that had been introduced from southwest Asia. But the story gets more complex from there. Wheat and barley arrived on the...
Deforestation and Grassland Conversion are the Biggest Causes of Biodiversity Loss
The conversion of natural forests and grasslands to agriculture and livestock is the biggest cause of global biodiversity loss.
Using Monsoons of the Past to Predict Climate Conditions of the Future
The North American southwest has been suffering through weather extremes in recent years ranging from searing heatwaves and scorching wildfires to monsoon rainfalls that cause flash floods and mudslides.
Planting and Management of Improved Grass in Tropical Savannas Can Increase Soil Carbon by 15 Percent, New Paper Finds
Scientists in Colombia show that well managed pasture can store more soil carbon while reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions to offset the climate impact of livestock.
New technology creates carbon neutral chemicals out of thin air
It is possible to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the surrounding atmosphere and repurpose it into useful chemicals usually made from fossil fuels, according to a new study.