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Posts by
Alex Reshanov
How to dispose of a dead body, legally
Not keen on being buried 6 feet under in a fancy casket? Don’t worry, you have plenty of options.
September 14, 2012
Oops, caloric restriction may not increase lifespan
A new study suggests the benefits of extremely low calorie diets may not extend to primates.
September 4, 2012
Sandpipers succeed by choosing sex over sleep
In sun-soaked tundra summers, restless birds like sandpipers are more likely to score.
August 13, 2012
Bites from rabid bats a rabies vaccine?
Are vampire bats in Peru running a quasi rabies vaccination clinic? Can bites from a rabid bat create a successful vaccine for rabies?
August 7, 2012
Ticks cause meat allergies. Really?
Red meat is a recent and rare addition to the cannon of food allergies. Studies links red meat allergy to blood sucking ticks. Irony abounds.
July 27, 2012
Florida versus genetically modified mosquitoes
British biotech Oxitec believes its genetically engineered insects will slow the spread of dengue fever, but Florida residents don't want the mutant mosquitoes in their backyards.
July 19, 2012
Water, water, everywhere, but which to drink?
Heat waves, they’re so hot right now. Do we need drinks with electrolytes to stay hydrated or do we drink water?
July 19, 2012
Flying squid are amazing
It swims! It flies! It mates after it dies, or tries! Check out the amazing flying squid. What sets it apart from other squid is its popularity as food.
June 27, 2012
Microbiome: Learning to love your inner cooties
They aren’t just found on trash cans, toilets, and infrequently laundered lab coats. Human-housed microbes and their genes are known as the human microbiome.
June 20, 2012
Cannibal lemur is all ew and no aw
Lemurs eating lemurs. Is it a cannibal lemur? Is this normal?
June 13, 2012
