19 – 25 June 2017
A surprisingly simple explanation for the shape of bird eggs
Now, for the first time, scientists have a convincing explanation for this stunning shape diversity in birds' eggs: The shape of a bird’s egg depends on how much its species flies. Find source
US court grants Elsevier millions in damages from Sci-Hub
A New York district court awarded Elsevier US$15 million in damages for copyright infringement by Sci-Hub, the Library of Genesis (LibGen) project and related sites. Find source
Tropical viruses: Coming soon to Europe?
If climate change continues unchecked, the viruses like mosquito-borne viral disease Chikungunya could even spread to southern Europe and the United States. Find source
The mere presence of your smartphone reduces brain power, study shows
Your cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach — even if it's off. That's the finding from a new study from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Find source
Selective memories can be erased, leaving others intact
Different types of memories stored in the same neuron of the marine snail Aplysia can be selectively erased, according to a new study. Find source
