Archive of articles published on the 12th of February 2016

Cornell astrophysicists play vital role to validate detection of gravitational waves
LIGO confirms RIT's breakthrough prediction of gravitational waves
GGC physicist leads team in innovative black hole research
How stable is the West Antarctic Ice Sheet?
Body temperature triggers newly developed polymer to change shape
Researchers present inner workings of Ebola vaccine trial
By switching 'bait,' IU biologists trick plants' bacterial defense into attacking virus
New lens ready for its close-up
Learning about struggles of famous scientists may help students succeed in science
New CU study confirms giant flightless bird wandered the Arctic 50 million years ago
Imaging with an 'optical brush'
When the boss's ethical behavior breaks bad
New imaging technique shows how DNA is protected at chromosomes' ends
UW scientists create ultrathin semiconductor heterostructures for new technologies
Poor air quality kills 5.5 million worldwide annually
Early diet of infants, not maternal obesity, influences development of gut microbiome
The CNIO finds a potential therapy for the most aggressive type of lung cancer in preclinical models
NOAA, partners: Testing detects algal toxins in Alaska marine mammals
Unraveling the enigma of salty taste detection
Scientists learn how young brains form lifelong memories by studying worms' food choices
First nationwide survey of climate change education
A metal that behaves like water
Mommy and me
Carbon dioxide stored underground can find multiple ways to escape
Study finds fish larvae are better off in groups
Asthma linked to an increased time to pregnancy
Gene signature could lead to a new way of diagnosing Lyme
Gene previously observed only in brain is important driver of metastatic breast cancer
Graphene leans on glass to advance electronics
Memory replay prioritizes high-reward memories
Ants were socializing -- and sparring -- nearly 100 million years ago, Rutgers study finds
New nanotechnology detects biomarkers of cancer
Rare beluga data show whales dive to maximize meals
New experimental test detects signs of Lyme disease near time of infection
Breakable genes may promote disease and brain cell diversity
DNA breaks in nerve cells' ancestors cluster in specific genes