astrobiology
Even 'Goldilocks' exoplanets need a well-behaved star
ecology and behaviour
After release into wild, vampire bats keep 'friends' made in captivity
This picture shows a tagged desmodus rotundus bat in the wild.
Credit: Sherri ad Brock Fenton
nanoworld
Electrifying science: New study describes conduction through proteins
humans
Important gene variants found in certain African populations
In the first decade of sequencing individual human genomes, researchers completely ignored the fact that most of human diversity is found within Africa, which severely limited the scientific value of those first 1000 genomes, as I reported in my African genomes feature back in 2011. Glad to see that people are now doing something about this.
Ground penetrating radar reveals why ancient Cambodian capital was moved to Angkor
The largest water management feature in Khmer history was built in the 10th century as part of a short-lived ancient capital in northern Cambodia to store water but the system failed in its first year of operation, possibly leading to the return of the capital to Angkor.
People with autism have a more symmetrical brain
I can never remember which side of the brain is supposed to be for what, so maybe mine's a symmetrical one too ...
And finally ...
Simple injection of air proves successful in releasing child's tongue trapped in bottle, inspired by opening a wine bottle
I have so many questions
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From the news media:
Measles can erase the immune system's memory of other infections, reports the Guardian.
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