A few brief reports about international science and technology from Liberia to Hawaii, including one on the discovery in Northern Ireland of soil bacteria that stop the growth of some superbugs,…
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Harder-Working Snakes Pack Stronger Venom
Snake venom toxicity depends on snake size, energy requirements and environmental dimensionality more than on prey size.
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: River Dolphins Have a Wide Vocal Repertoire
Freshwater dolphins are evolutionary relics, and their calls give clues to the origins of cetacean communication in general. Christopher Intagliata reports.
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Seabird **** Speeds Up Coral Growth
Conservation plans should consider such links between land-based and marine ecosystems
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Honeybees Can Put Two and Two Together
The tiny brain of a honeybee is apparently able to calculate small numbers addition and subtraction. Annie Sneed reports.
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Kangaroo Rats Channel Jackie Chan to Evade Rattlesnakes [Video]
First ever high-speed video of interaction contains big surprises
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Hyena Society Stability Has Last Laugh
Female hyenas keep their clans in line by virtue of their complex social networks. Jason G. Goldman reports.
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Gluten-Free Restaurant Foods Are Often Mislabeled
One in three gluten-free dishes tested at restaurants contained gluten—especially GF pizzas and pastas. Christopher Intagliata reports.
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: A Genetic Risk Score Tries to Predict Whether A Child Will Become Obese
A still-controversial test could be administered to toddlers to gauge their chances
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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods So Young?
Female puberty is starting earlier and earlier, with worrying consequences for women’s health
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