Family stricken with rare brain worms after eating undercooked bear
In the parasite vs. bear vs. human battle, the grizzly parasite comes out on top. Enlarge / American black bear seen along the Red Rock Parkway inside Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. (credit: Getty | Artur Widak).....»»
The ornate horns of ancient marvel Lokiceratops point to evolutionary insights
What do you get when you cross Norse mythology with a 78-million-year-old ancestor to the Triceratops? Answer: Lokiceratops rangiformis, a plant-eating dinosaur with a very fancy set of horns......»»
Study reveals molecular mechanisms of somatostatin receptor 5 activation by neuropeptides and drugs
Somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) constitute a crucial family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that play pivotal roles in regulating hormone secretion and inhibiting tumor growth......»»
Odors are encoded in rings in the brains of migratory locusts, finds study
In a study published in the journal Cell, a team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, describes for the first time how odors are encoded in the antennal lobe, the olfactory center in the brain of migrato.....»»
Q&A: Wall Street meets Reddit—what are the upsides and risks of social investing?
A decent quarterly report may not nudge a company's stock price far, but a meme posted to Reddit's WallStreetBets subreddit may. The online community known for its seriously unserious banter, memes and not-so-family-friendly jokes shot to fame in ear.....»»
Researchers identify potential caterpillar fungus for the production of bioactive compounds
Ophiocordyceps sinensis, known for its extensive use in traditional Asian medicine, grows in high-altitude regions of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This rare and expensive fungus has generated increasing global demand, leading to the need for artificial.....»»
On thin ice: Greenland"s last Inuit polar bear hunters
Inuit hunter Hjelmer Hammeken spotted a ringed seal near its breathing hole on the Greenland ice. In his white camouflage, he slowly crept towards it then lay down in the snow and waited......»»
Ending native forest logging would help Australia"s climate goals much more than planting trees
Australia contains some of the world's most biologically diverse and carbon-dense native forests. Eucalypts in wet temperate forests are the tallest flowering plants in the world and home to an array of unique tree-dwelling marsupials, rare birds, in.....»»
Melissa Caddick mystery shows we need more research of a rare kind: marine forensics
The disappearance of 49-year-old Melissa Caddick in November 2020 captured Australia's attention. At the time, Caddick was being investigated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for alleged financial misconduct, with dozens of peo.....»»
What happens when you give a low-income family $26,000 in their child"s first year? We think we"ve found out
It's well-known that children raised in families experiencing financial stress face greater risks of psychological and educational difficulties and behavioral problems in later life......»»
Suicide threats are a weapon of family violence. How can police balance mental health needs with protecting victims?
It's relatively common for perpetrators of family violence to threaten suicide to control a victim-survivor's actions. A study by the Australian Institute of Criminology suggests 39% of women who experience coercive control are subject to perpetrator.....»»
Are Diablo fans getting too old for the old-school item grind?
Devs say players no longer want the "very long chase" for rare drops. Enlarge / Do you have a few hundred hours to hear the good news about our lord and savior, Diablo? (credit: Blizzard) Longtime fans of Diablo II are d.....»»
Quebec lake meteorite impact yields rare rocks and evidence of extreme heat
For more than a decade, Western University planetary geologist Gordon "Oz" Osinski has led expeditions to Kamestastin Lake in Labrador. The environment is a perfect training ground because the properties and rock formations—created by the violent i.....»»
Column: Dump Akio Toyoda? 6 reasons Toyota shareholders should keep their chairman
Ahead of Toyota's general shareholder meeting June 18, two prominent proxy groups recommend voting against the board reappointment of Akio Toyoda, who drove his family's namesake carmaker to new heights and record profits over a 14-year run at the he.....»»
3 underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in June 2024
Here are three underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in June, including a touching family drama and a cat-and-mouse thriller......»»
In Manitoba, First Nations infants have "staggering" rate of involvement with Child and Family Services, study finds
First Nations infants have an exceptionally high rate of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to other Manitoba infants, a study jointly led by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) and Un.....»»
Sweaty cattle may boost food security in a warming world
Sweaty cows may not sound like the most exciting company, but in a warming world, researchers can't get enough of them. When cattle are too hot, they tend to stop eating, said Raluca Mateescu, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural.....»»
Vitamin B6: New compound could delay degradation
A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin......»»
Longer ice-free periods may lead to smaller Hudson Bay polar bear population, research suggests
Global warming is projected to lengthen the ice-free period in the Hudson Bay, reducing the length of the resident polar bears' hunting season, according to research published in Communications Earth & Environment. Under a temperature rise of more th.....»»
Greater gender equality associated with men eating meat more frequently than women, study finds
Men tend to eat meat more frequently than women and the extent of the differences in meat consumption frequency between both genders tend to be greater within countries with higher levels of gender equality and social and economic development, accord.....»»
Today"s top deals: Buy one, get one 50% off on Apple"s HomePod mini, M1 MacBook Pro $619
HomePod deals this aggressive are rare, but that isn't stopping Verizon from issuing a buy one, get one 50% off deal on the HomePod mini. Plus, grab an M1 MacBook Pro for cheap this Wednesday.To snag the HomePod mini offer, select from white, yellow,.....»»