In October 2013 a researcher made a surprising discovery of Painted Lady Butterflies on the Atlantic beaches of French Guiana — a species not typically found in South America. This unusual sighting prompted an international study to investigate the origin of these butterflies. ​In October 2013 a researcher made a surprising discovery of Painted Lady …

Non-stop flight: 4,200 km transatlantic flight of the Painted Lady butterfly mapped Read More »

A recent study shows that people are commonly given misleading information about depression. According to the researchers, the inaccurate information makes it harder for people to understand the causes of their distress. ​A recent study shows that people are commonly given misleading information about depression. According to the researchers, the inaccurate information makes it harder …

Depictions of depression are often misleading Read More »

In a rare opportunity to study carnivores before and after wolves were reintroduced to their ranges, researchers found that the effects of wolves on Isle Royale have been only temporary. And even in the least-visited national park, humans had a more significant impact on carnivores’ lives. ​In a rare opportunity to study carnivores before and …

Wolves reintroduced to Isle Royale temporarily affect other carnivores, humans have influence as well Read More »

Across the Midwest during the warmer months, studying the sky for signs of storms and tornadoes becomes one of the most popular pastimes. Working at the intersection of climate science and meteorology and using modeling, scientists are looking at the big picture of what causes severe storms and tornadoes — and what dictates where they …

New twists on tornadoes: Earth scientist studies why U.S. has so many tornadoes Read More »

If there’s one thing we humans are good at, it’s producing heat. Significant amounts, and in many cases most of the energy we generate and put into our systems we lose as heat, whether it be our appliances, our transportation, our factories, even our electrical grid. ​If there’s one thing we humans are good at, …

Characterization of the extraordinary thermoelectric properties of cadmium arsenide thin films Read More »

Men and women were good at judging their own attractiveness, and tended to partner up with people who were similarly attractive. ​Men and women were good at judging their own attractiveness, and tended to partner up with people who were similarly attractive. Men and women were good at judging their own attractiveness, and tended to partner …

We date, marry people who are attractive as we are, new analysis finds Read More »

Harnessing nanoparticles to deliver drugs precisely to a surgically repaired tendon is a promising new approach that reduced scar tissue formation and improved mechanical function. ​Harnessing nanoparticles to deliver drugs precisely to a surgically repaired tendon is a promising new approach that reduced scar tissue formation and improved mechanical function. Harnessing nanoparticles to deliver drugs precisely …

Intriguing new tool for tendon healing: nanoparticles for precision drug delivery Read More »

In many cases of malignant melanoma, the effect of targeted treatment is lost over time. A research team has now discovered that a factor secreted by tumor cells is responsible for the resistance. These findings could pave the way for more effective therapies. ​In many cases of malignant melanoma, the effect of targeted treatment is …

The mechanism behind melanoma resistance to treatment Read More »