Deep Ocean Current May Slow Due to Climate Change, Penn Research Finds
Far beneath the surface of the ocean, deep currents act as conveyer belts, channeling heat, carbon, oxygen and nutrients around the globe. A new study … Read more
university of pennsylvania
Owl monkeys don’t cheat
Intensive fathering plays a role True monogamy is rare in the animal kingdom. Even in species that appear to “mate for life,” genetic maternity and … Read more
Social ties influence who wins certain Hollywood movie awards
When it comes to Oscars and some other Hollywood movie awards, who your friends are affects whether you win, according to a new study. “Sociological … Read more
New Structure in Dogs’ Eye Linked to Blinding Retinal Diseases
In humans, a tiny area in the center of the retina called the fovea is critically important to viewing fine details. Densely packed with cone … Read more
Study in Fruitflies Connects Protein Misfolding, Sleep Loss and Age
Pulling an “all-nighter” before a big test is practically a rite of passage in college. Usually, it’s no problem: You stay up all night, take … Read more
Geophysicist, Mathematicians Describe How River Rocks Round
For centuries, geologists have recognized that the rocks that line riverbeds tend to be smaller and rounder further downstream. But these experts have not agreed … Read more
School drug tests don’t work, but ‘positive climate’ might
School drug testing does not deter teenagers from smoking marijuana, but creating a “positive school climate” just might, according to research reported in the January … Read more
Theory for Metamaterials That Act as an Analog Computer
A new study shows that metamaterials can be designed to do “photonic calculus” by working like an analog computer. “Thanks to recent advances in nanotechnology, … Read more
Full Day’s Calories, Fat and Sodium in an Average Restaurant Meal
Consumers tend to think of sit-down restaurants as offering healthier options than fast-food venues but there is little evidence to support that idea. In a … Read more
Nutrition guidelines needed for full-service restaurant chains
Food prepared away from home is typically higher in calories and lower in nutrition than food prepared at home, but it now makes up more … Read more
One Protein, Two Personalities: New Mechanism of Cancer Spread
Cancer involves a breakdown of normal cell behavior. Cell reproduction and movement go haywire, causing tumors to grow and spread through the body. A new … Read more
