Living in Brooklyn, I am often amazed by the time it takes to get around within the borough without a bike.
A Sustainability Indicator to Compare the Bike Friendliness of U.S. Cities
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Hovering Closer to the Secrets of Hummingbird Flight
The extraordinary ability of hummingbirds to perform complex escape maneuvers will be explored for its potential to enhance the field of robotics and micro aerial vehicles, thanks to a $923,483 grant from the Office of Naval Research.
Microbiome Provides New Clues to Determining Development of Colon Cancer
A mutant protein found in humans with colon cancer blocks a pathway that regulates proliferation and expansion of cells, increasing amounts of bacterial species associated with the development of colon cancer.
Extremely Dry, Hot Conditions This Fall Causing Early, Muted Foliage Display
With last year being the wettest year on record in Pennsylvania, and this year staring out wet again, 2019 was set up to be the mother of all fall foliage displays.
Collagen Fibers Encourage Cell Streaming by Balancing Individual Aggression with Collective Cooperation
Collagen is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up skin, bone, tendons and other soft tissues.
Researchers Unlock Potential to Use CRISPR to Alter the Microbiome
Researchers at Western University have developed a new way to deliver the DNA-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 into microorganisms in the lab, providing a way to efficiently launch a targeted attack on specific bacteria.
