Frontiers in Marine Science looking for new chief editors
Frontiers in Marine Science is launching a new section on Physical Oceanography. [...]
Life Science
Under-reporting of fisheries catches threatens Caribbean marine life
by Brittany Alexander, Frontiersin.org Marine fisheries catches have been drastically under-reported in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean, threatening the marine [...]
Butterflies use differences in leaf shape to distinguish between plants
The preference of Heliconius butterflies for certain leaf shapes is innate, but can be reversed through learning, says a study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. These [...]
Do trees go to sleep at night?
by Juan Jovel, Frontiersin.org It may sound like something from a fantasy book, but scientists have found that trees seem to go to sleep at night. One hour after sunset, tree [...]
Call for editors for Frontiers in Physiology
Exciting News! Frontiers in Physiology is launching a number of new specialty sections, including: Aviation, Space and Environmental Physiology Avian Physiology Reproductive [...]
Antiphonal singing in indris
By Michiel Dijkstra, Science Writer – published June 14, 2014 “How to get noticed as a singer?” isn’t only a concern for young people aspiring to a [...]
Horizon Scan 2017: Emerging Issues in Marine Science – call for submissions
by Nina Hall, Journal Development Manager Frontiers in Marine Science is proud to launch the first edition of our annual Research Topic Horizon Scan 2017: Emerging Issues in [...]
Mother mongooses may risk death to protect unborn children
By K.E.D. Coan, Frontiersin.org Mothers will do anything to protect their children, but mongooses go a step further. Mongooses risk their own survival to protect their unborn [...]
West African genes lower the risk of obesity in men, suggests study
By Michiel Dijkstra, science writer The obesity epidemic affects women and men of every ethnic group in the United States, but strong gender and racial disparities in the [...]
New interest sparked in the transportation of fluids in porous media
by Michelle Ponto, science writer With the oil situation stealing news headlines and the need for clean energy a growing concern, a group of scientists have rekindled [...]
Conquering the great divide between physics complexity and real-world complexity
By Michelle Ponto, science writer The divide between “physics complexity” and real-world complexity is wide, but understanding characterization of real-world complexity [...]
Can legumes solve environmental issues?
By Alice Rolandini Jensen, Frontiersin.org It’s a win-win situation for the environment and the economy when it comes to introducing legumes into agricultural systems, says [...]
Using precision-genetics in pigs to beat cancer
Because of their similarities to people, using new technology in pigs turns up as a valuable alternative to rodent models of cancer. By Mônica Favre, Frontiers Staff Science [...]
Gene and tonic: Genetic link in binge-drinking teens
By Abigail Pattenden, Frontiers science writer From minor acts of rebellion such as bunking off school, to the more serious experimentation with illicit substances, the [...]
Turn up the heat to increase altitude tolerance
By Tania FitzGeorge-Balfour, Frontiers science writer Altitude training is a popular method for athletes wanting to improve their physical performance. At high altitudes [...]
Advancing immunology and primary immunodeficiencies in the genomic era: The importance of being collaborative
We celebrate the day of Immunology with an interview with Sergio Rosenzweig, Deputy Chief of the Immunology Service at the Clinical Center, NIH and the Co-Director of the [...]
Decoding Zika virus to fight future outbreaks
By Fernando Bolaños, Frontiers science writer The constant emergence of viral outbreaks has become a permanent threat to human health. Last year, Zika virus infected [...]
Are brain-training apps effective?
By Tania FitzGeorge-Balfour, Frontiers science writer In recent years there has been an explosion in the number of smartphone apps aimed at ‘brain training’. These games [...]
Study shows attitude makes a champion
By K.E.D. Coan, Frontiers science writer On the path to greatness, why do some become champions while others fall short? Coaches, parents, and aspiring athletes have all [...]
DNA proves mammoths mated beyond species boundaries
By Tania FitzGeorge-Balfour, Frontiers science writer Several species of mammoth are thought to have roamed across the North American continent. A new study in the [...]
Alternative livelihoods for fin fishers needed to save sharks
By Nina Hall, Frontiersin.org The world’s largest shark fin industry lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, a region of the Indian and Pacific Oceans home to the [...]
What really happened on Easter Island?
By K.E.D. Coan, Frontiers science writer Hundreds of iconic moai statues stand testament to the vibrant civilization that once inhabited Easter Island, but there are far [...]
Study raises online golf tutorials to above par
By Tania FitzGeorge-Balfour, Science Writer The internet is overflowing with online tutorials dedicated to improving your game of golf and other motor skills. A new study in [...]
Fifteen shades of photoreceptor in a butterfly’s eye
When researchers studied the eyes of Common Bluebottles, a species of swallowtail butterfly from Australasia, they were in for a surprise. These butterflies have large [...]
Triage in Conservation: Interview with Ralf Buckley
By Kirsten Martin In conservation, there is an ongoing debate over triage. Advocates of triage argue that some extinctions are unavoidable, and that fixed, limited and fully [...]
Transportation and Transit Systems: now open for submissions
Transportation and Transit Systems is led by Chief Editors Dr. Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Dr. Akira Matsumoto and Prof. Joseph M. Sussman. [...]
Scientist at Red Sea Research Center looks at the role of bacteria in 3D coral reefs ecosystems
Christian Voolstra is working on establishing a model system for corals to help in the research that scientists cannot do in nature. [...]
News from #AGU15: NASA’s LADEE mission
Our colleague Laura Smart, Journal Coordinator in our Physical Sciences and Engineering program, represented Frontiers at the AGU (American Geophysical Union) Fall Meeting [...]
A travel through Biochemistry and beyond: from textbooks to Mount Everest
An interview with Michele Samaja, Associate Professor in Biochemistry at the University of Milan and Guest Associate Editor for Frontiers in Pediatrics. Before falling [...]
Chemistry Week: Chemical traffic light
Happy National Chemistry Week to you all! This week is a great opportunity for us to support the importance and value of Chemistry in our lives (plus it is a lot of fun!). [...]
Join us in Iguazú Falls, Brazil at the 11th International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology (IPMB 2015)
Going to IPMB 2015 in Iguazú Falls, Brazil? Meet Frontiers at the 11th International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology this October 25 – 30! Come chat with us [...]
CHEMISTRY WEEK: From red cabbage to multicolors
In recognition of the “Chemistry Colors our World” theme of Chemistry Week today’s experiment is a colorful one – we are conducting the red cabbage pH indicator experiment. [...]
Chemistry Week: Magnetic fluid sculpture
By Brian Boyle Magnetic fields are everywhere. Every electric circuit creates one. They are utilized in such diverse applications as real time brain imaging (fMRI), and in [...]
Chemistry Week: Ready for ski season? Make some snow!
In the office today we are making snow with a sodium polyacrylate superabsorbent polymer. [...]
Frontiers in Plant Science at International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology in Brazil
Frontiers in Plant Science (FiPS) is off to Brazil from October 25 – 29 for the triennial International Plant Molecular Biology meeting, held this year at Iguazú Falls. [...]
A new perspective on the deep sea world
Frontiers Science Here: Jon Copley – A new perspective on the deep sea world from Frontiers on Vimeo. Jon Copley is the first British person to dive further down than 5 km [...]
Preservation of the Ozone Layer: Years later and so much more to do
by Ben Stockton, Journal Operations Assistant In an interview with a former student, the late Frank Sherwood Rowland recalled the moment when, after returning home from [...]
Researching the problems right in front of us
Frontiers Science Hero: Alex Hansen from Frontiers on Vimeo. Prof. Alex Hansen has always been fascinated with problems. “As you get older you begin to find out that [...]
Marie Tharp: Cartographer Extraordinaire (1920 – 2006)
The reality of plate tectonics and continental shift are things we take for granted now; much like heliocentrism, planetary magnetism and the fact that illnesses do not [...]
Meet us in Lausanne at the 15th congress of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB 2015)
Going to #eseb2015 in Lausanne, Switzerland? Join Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution at the 15th congress of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology this August 10 [...]
Small steps and giant leaps
While New Horizons is making history by sending back a wealth of data from Pluto and its moons, let us not forget another piece of space history – today, Monday July [...]
Staff pick: Inside or out? Possible genomic consequences of extracellular transmission of crypt-dwelling stinkbug mutualists
Meet Michiel Dijkstra, from the Frontiers Press Office. Before coming to us, he did a PhD on social evolution at the University of Copenhagen, and worked as a postdoc at [...]
Annalisa Pastore: A love story with the double helix that started at 17
Frontiers Science Hero: Annalisa Pastore from Frontiers on Vimeo. Annalisa Pastore is one of Frontiers Science Heroes. She is currently Frontiers’ Field Editor of [...]
Staff Pick: Extreme metal music and anger processing
Heavy Metal and related genres, such as Death-, Black-, Folk-Metal, or Metalcore, are often associated with aggression and even criminal offence. [...]
The Conversation: Beliefs about innate talent may dissuade students from STEM
The study used data from 4,450 US adolescents to probe why some students shun math-intensive fields. Believing that solving tough math problems requires innate abilities might discourage students, the researchers reasoned. [...]
Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet -World Oceans Day with Paul Rose
By Nina Rothe Former Vice President of the Royal Geographical Society and Chair of the Expeditions and Fieldwork Division, polar expert Paul Rose is currently Expedition [...]
Malaria: the long march to eradication
There are 200 million cases of malaria each year and 500,000 deaths, mostly among children under 5. Bednets, insecticides, and medication all help to control the disease, but complete eradication is a long way off. [...]
Latest section “Urban Ecology” now open for submissions
Urban Ecology is a new specialty section available through the community-run open-access journals Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. “Urban ecology is highly [...]
Staff Pick: Understanding of the development of ring faults during collapse caldera formation
Gearóid Ó Faoleán is a Journal Manager at Frontiers. He is from the Republic of Ireland and has a PhD in contemporary history. We invited him to highlight his personal [...]
Staff Pick: Scientists’ perspectives on global ocean research priorities
This is Nina Rothe, Journal Manager at Frontiers. Nina’s from Berlin and has a PhD in marine biology from the University of Southampton. We’ve invited her to [...]
