Rutgers researchers have identified a siesta-suppressing gene in fruit flies, which sheds light on the biology that helps many creatures, including humans, balance the benefits of a good nap against those of getting important activities done during the day.
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How Sea Level Rise Affects Birds in Coastal Forests
When saltwater inundates coastal forests as sea levels rise, it kills salt-sensitive trees, leaving “ghost forests” of bare snags behind.
Coastal Recovery: Bringing a Damaged Wetland Back to Life
Standing atop a 10-foot dune at the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge on Delaware Bay, refuge manager Al Rizzo describes one of the largest and most complex wetlands restoration projects ever mounted, a $38 million attempt to return 4,000 acres back to what nature intended.
New Type of Highly Sensitive Vision Discovered in Deep-Sea Fish
The deep sea is home to fish species that can detect various wavelengths of light in near-total darkness.
Traces of Roman-Era Pollution Stored in The Ice of Mont Blanc
The deepest layers of carbon-14 dated ice found in the Col du Dôme of the Mont Blanc glacier in the French Alps provide a record of atmospheric conditions in the ancient Roman era.
Study Pinpoints What Causes Relapse After Cancer Immunotherapy
Harnessing the body’s immune system to fight off cancer, a tactic known as immunotherapy, has tremendously improved outcomes for patients.
