Today is National Science Day in India, celebrated in honor of Indian physicist Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman’s discovery on February 28, 1928 of the…
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Aggregators Celebrating India’s National Science DayRead more
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Aggregators Heart Health Awareness MonthRead more
Before this month comes to a close, let us not forget to honor February as American Heart Month. According to the CDC…
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Aggregators Wrapped up in a Book: The Role of Emotional Engagement in ReadingRead more
Have you ever gotten lost in the pages of a good book? If so, you may have been more empathetic afterward. According…
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Author Spotlight A floral ‘map’ to nectar discourages bumblebee robbersRead more
In the business of survival, the bright colors of blooming flowers mark a serious transaction. Their nectar, color and fragrances are all…
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Aggregators Animal Heartbreakers? Animals, Behavior, and “Love”Read more
Animal emotion remains a fairly contentious area of scientific research, but there is a growing body of evidence to support the idea…
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Topic Focus Spreading seeds: Animals assist forest fruitsRead more
Dwindling numbers of a single mammal species involved in seed dispersal could change the nature of Brazilian Atlantic forests in far-reaching ways…
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Aggregators Walk like a Camel (or a Giraffe)Read more
It can be overwhelming to think of the immense array of special shoes, insoles and orthotics available to relieve any manner of…
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Aggregators Antarctic bacteria float through winterRead more
As the Northern Hemisphere shivers through winter, bacteria in Antarctica are employing an inventive strategy to survive the extreme cold: they use…
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Creative re-use A geologist finds his way in a fossil forest (and makes a map for the rest of us)Read more
The rich colors and textures of Petrified Forest National Park represent millions of years of geological time, climate change, and peculiar…
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Internet/Blogging PLOS ONE News and Blog RoundupRead more
This January, PLOS ONE papers caught the media’s eye for research on shark embryos, trustworthy brown eyes, acts of kindness, and more…
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Aggregators No sense of direction? Consider consulting some carpRead more
The ability to navigate using the earth’s magnetic field is a skill that is not unique to humans. Over the last few…
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Aggregators Cervical Health Awareness MonthRead more
Health risks can be frightening, but ignorance to these risks can be even more terrifying. In the past, we have discussed a…