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Predicting Preterm Labor
A urine test may predict premature labor and other pregnancy complications.
Domestication Syndrome
A new hypothesis ties domestication in mammals to “cute” physical features.
Dead Ants & Wasp Nests
Bone house wasps place dead ants in their nests to ward off predators and parasites.
Moth Scent Detection
Odor pollution could impede moths’ abilities to pollinate flowers.
UV Addiction
UV light may have an opiate-like effect, leading to addiction and even withdrawal symptoms.
Antibacterial Doorknobs
Sweat disables copper's antibacterial properties, with implications for doorknobs and handles …
Fish-Eating Spiders
Some spider species fish go fishing for their dinner.
Clean Air Act Success
Samples from Greenland's ice cores suggest that the U.S. Clean Air Act has helped curtail acid rain.