May 5, 2020
Most male frogs want their mating call to stand out from the crowd, and they do that by calling when nobody else is. This makes sure that the females hear them loud and clear, and know where they are. That’s why it was baffling that pug-nosed tree frogs all call together.
Pug-nosed tree frogs use an auditory trick to evade predators and woo mates
May 4, 2020
Single-molecule localization microscopy is a powerful tool for visualizing subcellular structures, interactions and protein functions in biological research.
Three-dimensional nanoscopy of whole cells and tissues with in situ point spread function retrieval
May 4, 2020
Since Robert Hooke’s first description of a cell in Micrographia 350 years ago, microscopy has played an important role in understanding the rules of life.
New imaging technology allows visualization of nanoscale structures inside whole cells and tissues
May 2, 2020
Once coronavirus restrictions lift, we face huge changes in the way we go about our lives ? it’s been suggested that social distancing will continue until we have a vaccine (or treatment) for the virus, which could be another year.
Can air conditioning spread coronavirus? Here’s what to know.
May 1, 2020
At least 2 billion people around the world have vision problems – but how do you know if and when your pet is struggling with its own eyesight? It’s a good question, especially in a year numbered 2020.
More Than Meets the Eye: Veterinary Ophthalmologist Wendy Townsend Focuses on Animal Eye Conditions
May 1, 2020
I showed you a scary study from China a few days ago that told us it will be a while until we can trust restaurants again. The economy will open slowly and you’re probably dying to eat out, but that study suggested social distancing measures in a restaurant might not be good enough to stop the potential spread of the coronavirus. It’s not the food that’s the problem, it’s the ventilation system in closed quarters that may promote transmission. Researchers found that a single person with COVID-19 was responsible for infecting two other families eating in the same restaurant, after being exposed to each other for about an hour. The air-conditioning unit may have spread the virus to other tables, that research said.
Terrifying video shows how easy it is to get coronavirus while flying
May 1, 2020
Every investor in Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BASI) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. Generally speaking, as a company grows, institutions will increase their ownership. Conversely, insiders often decrease their ownership over time. I generally like to see some degree of insider ownership, even if only a little. As Nassim Nicholas Taleb said, ‘Don’t tell me what you think, tell me what you have in your portfolio.
What Type Of Shareholder Owns Bioanalytical Systems, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:BASI)?
April 30, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has brought air travel to an unprecedented standstill -- wreaking all sorts of havoc and putting countless jobs at risk -- but a new visualization is unlikely to make people eager to fly the friendly skies again soon.
April 30, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone cleaning nonstop. From wiping down every door knob to sanitizing recently delivered packages, people are scouring their homes left and right for things to disinfect to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But between all that spraying and wiping, is there anything you actually shouldn't be cleaning right now? According to experts, there is—you should not clean your air conditioning unit during the coronavirus pandemic.
Why You Shouldn't Clean Your Air Conditioning Unit Amid Coronavirus
April 30, 2020
A striking simulation shows how far invisible droplets from a single cough can spread through an airplane cabin, which highlights how passengers could be exposed to the coronavirus.
