Archive of articles published on the 12th of December 2012

Resurrection of extinct enzymes reveals evolutionary strategy for the invention of new functions
Researchers find algal ancestor is key to how deadly pathogens proliferate
Violence in Mali threatening survival of endangered elephants
Scary news for corals -- from the Ice Age
NASA's EUNIS mission: 6 minutes in the life of the sun
Tsunami caused long-term ecosystem change in the Caribbean
NTU's 'sense-ational' invention helps underwater vessels navigate with ease
Economists calculate true value of 'who' you know, rather than 'what' in US politics
Advance in chromosomal evolution in sea cradles
Climate modelers see possible warmer, wetter Northeast winters by 2070
Capturing circulating cancer cells could provide insights into how disease spreads
Scientists train honey bees to stick out their tongues
Another muscular dystrophy mystery solved; MU scientists inch closer to a therapy for patients
Solar power prices to continue falling through 2025, experts say
X-ray laser takes aim at cosmic mystery
Ancient Australian fossils were on land, not at sea, geologist proposes
More ice loss through snowfall on Antarctica
New twist on using biomass for perfume, cosmetic, personal care products
Frog-in-bucket-of-milk folklore leads to potential new antibiotics
Relocating elephants fails to decrease human–wildlife conflict
A second ascent of chemistry's Mt. Everest
Protein strongest just before death
Cane toads can be stopped
Researchers induce, relieve depression symptoms in mice with light
Mercyhurst University study probes impact of climate change on ectotherms
Got food allergies? Thanks to UCLA, you can test your meal on the spot using a cell phone
ASU researchers propose new way to look at the dawn of life
Study reveals new factor that could limit the life of hybrid and electric car batteries
Dead guts spill history of extinct microbes
More similar than they think: Liberals and conservatives exaggerate perceived moral views
Prickly holly reveals ability to adapt genetics to environmental change
Physics on a plane: Crystals grown under 0 gravity